Crime Rates for Carrum Downs, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Carrum Downs (3201) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2551 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 11,608 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Carrum Downs, VIC in 2021 was 21,976. In the last 10 years, Carrum Downs, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 99.4 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 19 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 278.2 residents. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.Most Common Crimes in Carrum Downs for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1474), E Justice procedures offences (405), A Crimes against the person (371).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1439 | 2137 | 1952 | 1757 | 1842 | 1840 | 1904 | 1795 | 1769 | 2308 | 2551 |
| A Crimes against the person | 222 | 330 | 368 | 261 | 295 | 302 | 279 | 343 | 313 | 346 | 371 |
| B Property and deception offences | 761 | 1164 | 1075 | 1044 | 994 | 974 | 786 | 792 | 949 | 1172 | 1474 |
| C Drug offences | 138 | 217 | 81 | 117 | 149 | 136 | 242 | 212 | 109 | 134 | 178 |
| D Public order and security offences | 134 | 154 | 91 | 117 | 123 | 98 | 133 | 119 | 88 | 142 | 119 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 180 | 272 | 334 | 217 | 280 | 302 | 316 | 302 | 307 | 512 | 405 |
| F Other offences | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 148 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 2551 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 11185 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 207 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 207 | 208 | -0.48% |
| Robbery In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Robbery. | 14 | 5 | 180.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 79 | 60 | 31.67% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 31 | 28 | 10.71% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 40 | 45 | -11.11% |
| Arson In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Arson. | 11 | 6 | 83.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 203 reported cases of Property damage. | 203 | 157 | 29.30% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 215 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 215 | 164 | 31.10% |
| Theft In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 943 reported cases of Theft. | 943 | 723 | 30.43% |
| Deception In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 102 reported cases of Deception. | 102 | 122 | -16.39% |
| Bribery In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 13 | 11 | 18.18% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 27 | 16 | 68.75% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 138 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 138 | 107 | 28.97% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 88 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 88 | 103 | -14.56% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 18 | 12 | 50.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 9 | 27 | -66.67% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public security offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 56 | 68 | -17.65% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 349 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 349 | 444 | -21.40% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes generally increased from 2015 to peaks around 2024-2025, with some fluctuations.
- Notable gradual rise in assaults (from 124 in 2015 to 207 in 2025).
- Burglary saw a sharp increase after 2022 (46 in 2022 to 215 in 2025).
- Theft consistently high, rising substantially from 398 in 2015 to 943 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders surged dramatically in 2024 (444) and remained high in 2025 (349).
2. Most common and serious crime types (2025 figures):
- Theft: 943 incidents (highest overall).
- Breaches of orders: 349.
- Burglary/Break and enter: 215.
- Assault and related offences: 207.
- Property damage: 203.
- Weapons and explosives offences: 88.
- Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour: 79.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Burglary jumped from 46 (2022) to 114 (2023), then surged to 215 (2025).
- Theft rose sharply from 507 (2022) to 723 (2024), then 943 (2025).
- Breaches of orders peaked at 444 in 2024 from 216 in 2022, dropping to 349 in 2025.
- Assault stable but peaked at 208 in 2024 from 170 in 2021.
- Drug dealing and trafficking fell drastically from 75 in 2016 to 6 in 2017, with a spike again in 2022 (42).
- Stalking/harassment dropped sharply after 2017 (87) to low 30s by 2021 but increased to 79 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate, with theft increasing most notably, indicating a growing property crime problem.
- Violent crimes like assault remain high but relatively stable compared to property crime spikes.
- Weapons offences show moderate increase, peaking at 103 in 2024.
- Drug possession/use incidents fluctuate widely, peaking at 199 in 2021 but declining afterward.
- Breaches of orders consistently high, suggesting enforcement and compliance challenges impacting public safety.
- Public order offences and miscellaneous offences are comparatively low and mostly stable.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Carrum Downs (2021)
Carrum Downs is a vibrant suburb with 21976 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1658, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.7%. A majority of residents (71%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Carrum Downs, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Carrum Downs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 153 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Carrum Downs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Carrum Downs, VIC are Car Accessories (2280), Cash/Document (1911), Tools (1718), Personal Property (1637) and Power Tools (1547).
What is the crime rate in Carrum Downs, VIC?
Carrum Downs, VIC has a crime rate of 2551 reported criminal offences.
Is Carrum Downs, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Carrum Downs, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 11,608 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Carrum Downs, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Carrum Downs, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1474 reported offences.
Has crime in the Carrum Downs, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Carrum Downs, VIC have increased by 39% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Carrum Downs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 371 offenses against persons in Carrum Downs, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Carrum Downs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1372 property crime offenses in Carrum Downs, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Carrum Downs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 178 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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