Crime Rates for Carrum, VIC
⇌ Compare Carrum with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Carrum (3197) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 608 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 14,343 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 a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 74.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 17.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 223.1 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 (322), A Crimes against the person (132), C Drug offences (67).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 415 | 1174 | 796 | 818 | 973 | 846 | 700 | 669 | 754 | 691 | 608 |
| A Crimes against the person | 52 | 157 | 100 | 137 | 125 | 168 | 139 | 131 | 138 | 142 | 132 |
| B Property and deception offences | 253 | 526 | 472 | 462 | 524 | 365 | 294 | 331 | 374 | 389 | 322 |
| C Drug offences | 28 | 81 | 59 | 22 | 103 | 57 | 64 | 48 | 88 | 60 | 67 |
| D Public order and security offences | 38 | 84 | 88 | 71 | 138 | 27 | 48 | 38 | 63 | 42 | 39 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 29 | 317 | 69 | 107 | 75 | 159 | 128 | 97 | 74 | 53 | 46 |
| F Other offences | 15 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 70 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 5 | 2 |
In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 608 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 4312 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 55 | 88 | -37.50% |
| Robbery In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 19 | 19 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 13 | 6 | 116.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 43 | 25 | 72.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Property damage In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Property damage. | 53 | 73 | -27.40% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 31 | 53 | -41.51% |
| Theft In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 211 reported cases of Theft. | 211 | 231 | -8.66% |
| Deception In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Deception. | 22 | 29 | -24.14% |
| Bribery In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 7 | -85.71% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 64 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 64 | 49 | 30.61% |
| 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 25 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 25 | 32 | -21.88% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 8 | 6 | 33.33% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 4 | 4 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 13 | 11 | 18.18% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Carrum, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 33 | 42 | -21.43% |
| 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 | 1 | -100.00% |
| 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 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
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.
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FAQ About Crime in Carrum, VIC
How common is car theft in the Carrum, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 24 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Carrum, VIC are Cash/Document (430), Power Tools (349), Personal Property (334), Car Accessories (329) and Tools (302).
What is the crime rate in Carrum, VIC?
Carrum, VIC has a crime rate of 608 reported criminal offences.
Is Carrum, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Carrum, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 14,343 offenses per 100,000 people is higher 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 322 reported offences.
Has crime in the Carrum, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 28% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Carrum, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 132 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 Dec, there were 300 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 Dec, Carrum, VIC recorded 67 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 - 347 offences (0.05399 per 100,000 people)
- Edithvale - 458 offences (0.07298 per 100,000 people)
- Bonbeach - 664 offences (0.09686 per 100,000 people)
- Patterson Lakes - 869 offences (0.11151 per 100,000 people)
- Chelsea Heights - 811 offences (0.15038 per 100,000 people)
- Chelsea - 1452 offences (0.17395 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum Downs - 5031 offences (0.22893 per 100,000 people)
- Bangholme - 174 offences (0.23231 per 100,000 people)
- Seaford - 5235 offences (0.30410 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, property crimes show fluctuations with a general decline in theft after peaking around 2019 and a decrease in property damage from 2017 onwards.
- Theft consistently remains the dominant property crime, with numbers often exceeding 200 annually and peaking at 343 in 2019.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crime, with counts varying between 39 and 99, showing no clear long-term increase or decrease.
- A major spike is observed in breaches of orders around 2016 with nearly 300 cases, followed by a significant drop in subsequent years.
- Overall, despite some spikes, the data suggest improving safety trends in property and certain violent crimes, although breaches of orders remain a concern for public order.
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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