Crime Rates for Carrum, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Carrum (3197) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 333 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,856 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Carrum, VIC in 2021 was 4,239. In the last 10 years, Carrum, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 121.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 33.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 471 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (172), A Crimes against the person (77), C Drug offences (34).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 610 | 406 | 375 | 507 | 422 | 353 | 337 | 376 | 330 | 333 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 81 | 49 | 62 | 67 | 76 | 77 | 63 | 73 | 62 | 77 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 275 | 242 | 208 | 277 | 200 | 140 | 165 | 181 | 189 | 172 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 44 | 31 | 10 | 50 | 30 | 33 | 17 | 47 | 32 | 34 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 42 | 47 | 33 | 73 | 10 | 25 | 18 | 34 | 18 | 23 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 164 | 33 | 53 | 36 | 73 | 62 | 62 | 33 | 27 | 26 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 33 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 333 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 2049 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 34 | 37 | -8.11% |
| Robbery In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 9 | 11 | -18.18% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 7 | 3 | 133.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 26 | 9 | 188.89% |
| Arson In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Property damage. | 32 | 33 | -3.03% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 18 | 28 | -35.71% |
| Theft In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 107 reported cases of Theft. | 107 | 105 | 1.90% |
| Deception In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Deception. | 12 | 22 | -45.45% |
| Bribery In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 4 | -75.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 32 | 26 | 23.08% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 17 | 12 | 41.67% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 18 | 23 | -21.74% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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.
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FAQ About Crime in Carrum, VIC
How common is car theft in the Carrum, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 15 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, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Carrum, VIC are Cash/Document (470), Tools (406), Personal Property (346), Power Tools (337) and Car Accessories (327).
What is the crime rate in Carrum, VIC?
Carrum, VIC has a crime rate of 333 reported criminal offences.
Is Carrum, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Carrum, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,856 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Carrum, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Carrum, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 172 reported offences.
Has crime in the Carrum, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 21% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Carrum, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 77 offenses against persons in Carrum, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Carrum, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 160 property crime offenses in Carrum, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Carrum, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Carrum, VIC recorded 34 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Carrum (2021)
Carrum is a quiet suburb with around 4239 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 39.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1732, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.1%. A majority of people (74.6%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Carrum, VIC
If you’re considering living near Carrum , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Aspendale Gardens - 181 offences (0.02816 per 100,000 people)
- Edithvale - 236 offences (0.03760 per 100,000 people)
- Bonbeach - 377 offences (0.05500 per 100,000 people)
- Patterson Lakes - 444 offences (0.05697 per 100,000 people)
- Chelsea Heights - 429 offences (0.07955 per 100,000 people)
- Chelsea - 765 offences (0.09165 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum Downs - 2622 offences (0.11931 per 100,000 people)
- Bangholme - 97 offences (0.12951 per 100,000 people)
- Seaford - 2644 offences (0.15359 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime levels show fluctuations but a general decline from 2016 to recent years, with some categories stabilizing in the last 3-5 years.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high around 100+ incidents annually since 2021, though lower than the peak of 186 in 2019.
- Assault and related offences lead violent crimes, ranging roughly between 30 and 50 incidents yearly, with no clear upward or downward trend over the decade.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders during the mid-2010s, peaking at 153 in 2016, before sharply declining and stabilizing below 60 thereafter.
- The data indicates moderate public safety concerns persist, primarily driven by property crime and assault, but significant improvements have been made in order-related offences.
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*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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