Crime Rates for Carrum Downs, VIC
⇌ Compare Carrum Downs with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Carrum Downs (3201) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 5031 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 22,893 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 51.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 10.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 147.5 people. 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 (2792), E Justice procedures offences (824), A Crimes against the person (747).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1582 | 4252 | 3712 | 3493 | 3832 | 3850 | 3568 | 3674 | 3782 | 4690 | 5031 |
| A Crimes against the person | 232 | 706 | 679 | 562 | 558 | 608 | 595 | 726 | 589 | 708 | 747 |
| B Property and deception offences | 839 | 2357 | 2010 | 2054 | 2111 | 1704 | 1577 | 1716 | 2043 | 2558 | 2792 |
| C Drug offences | 207 | 290 | 182 | 208 | 332 | 344 | 465 | 361 | 219 | 268 | 408 |
| D Public order and security offences | 130 | 295 | 201 | 209 | 252 | 215 | 290 | 203 | 201 | 242 | 249 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 173 | 602 | 634 | 459 | 578 | 660 | 562 | 655 | 726 | 913 | 824 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 319 | 79 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 5031 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 21761 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 403 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 403 | 429 | -6.06% |
| Robbery In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Robbery. | 22 | 20 | 10.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 149 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 149 | 116 | 28.45% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 76 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 76 | 49 | 55.10% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 97 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 97 | 94 | 3.19% |
| Arson In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Arson. | 27 | 12 | 125.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 391 reported cases of Property damage. | 391 | 356 | 9.83% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 363 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 363 | 383 | -5.22% |
| Theft In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 1811 reported cases of Theft. | 1811 | 1612 | 12.34% |
| Deception In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 200 reported cases of Deception. | 200 | 195 | 2.56% |
| 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 33 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 33 | 32 | 3.13% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 54 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 54 | 38 | 42.11% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 321 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 321 | 198 | 62.12% |
| 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 172 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 172 | 169 | 1.78% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 47 | 23 | 104.35% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 21 | 48 | -56.25% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Public security offences. | 9 | 2 | 350.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 122 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 122 | 111 | 9.91% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 702 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 702 | 802 | -12.47% |
| 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 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 7 | 1 | 600.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Carrum Downs, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very unsafe living in Carrum Downs, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Carrum Downs, VIC
How common is car theft in the Carrum Downs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 130 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Carrum Downs, VIC are Car Accessories (2355), Cash/Document (1889), Tools (1627), Personal Property (1569) and Power Tools (1507).
What is the crime rate in Carrum Downs, VIC?
Carrum Downs, VIC has a crime rate of 5031 reported criminal offences.
Is Carrum Downs, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Carrum Downs, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 22,893 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 2792 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 31% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Carrum Downs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 747 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 Dec, there were 2592 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 Dec, Carrum Downs, VIC recorded 408 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Carrum Downs (2021)
Carrum Downs is a vibrant suburb with 21976 people. 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 people (71%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime shows fluctuations with some increases in violent and property crimes but no consistent long-term upward or downward trend.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently reported at the highest volume, ranging roughly from 469 in 2015 to 1811 in 2025, peaking mid-period before rising again.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime category, fluctuating between 129 in 2015 and over 400 in recent years, showing some increase overall.
- A major spike is evident in breaches of orders, rising sharply from 154 in 2015 to a peak near 802 in 2024, indicating increased enforcement or reporting.
- The data suggests ongoing safety concerns primarily driven by high theft rates and assaults, with notable challenges around order breaches impacting community security.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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