Crime Rates for Casey City Council, VIC

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As of the Jun 2026 data release, The Casey City Council crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 31566 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,643 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Casey City Council, VIC in 2021 was 365,239. In the last 10 years, Casey City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no 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 Casey City Council for 2026: B Property and deception offences (18107), A Crimes against the person (5904), E Justice procedures offences (4919).

Crime offences in Casey City Council, VIC from 2016 to 2026 by type
Type/Year20162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Total2194624501199932158423111220201973021617239262844231566
A Crimes against the person36414207406539303884399440184512466556465904
B Property and deception offences12648150181078612128134119950960010976129581623618107
C Drug offences12891258107014631596190313231270132412461347
D Public order and security offences116110871045114711391113976907106312591264
E Justice procedures offences31622899300228993061349635703935388540244919
F Other offences4532251720156424317313125

In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 31566 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 141818 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeoffences (2026)offences (2025)Changes(%)
Homicide and related offences
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
15966.67% (9)
Assault and related offences
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 3255 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
325529719.56% (2971)
Sexual offences
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 931 reported cases of Sexual offences.
931990-5.96% (990)
Abduction and related offences
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
524223.81% (42)
Robbery
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 232 reported cases of Robbery.
232249-6.83% (249)
Blackmail and extortion
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
3035-14.29% (35)
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 1044 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
104410073.67% (1007)
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 345 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
3453430.58% (343)
Arson
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 160 reported cases of Arson.
1601581.27% (158)
Property damage
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 2369 reported cases of Property damage.
236921559.93% (2155)
Burglary/Break and enter
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 2099 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
20992151-2.42% (2151)
Theft
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 12156 reported cases of Theft.
121561057714.93% (10577)
Deception
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 1323 reported cases of Deception.
1323119510.71% (1195)
Drug dealing and trafficking
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 116 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
116120-3.33% (120)
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 124 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
124126-1.59% (126)
Drug use and possession
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 1106 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
1106100010.60% (1000)
Other drug offences
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.
10100.00% (0)
Weapons and explosives offences
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 851 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
8517907.72% (790)
Disorderly and offensive conduct
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 212 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
212215-1.40% (215)
Public nuisance offences
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 184 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
184202-8.91% (202)
Public security offences
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Public security offences.
1752-67.31% (52)
Justice procedures
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 475 reported cases of Justice procedures.
4754437.22% (443)
Breaches of orders
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 4444 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
4444358124.10% (3581)
Transport regulation offences
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
10911.11% (9)
Other government regulatory offences
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
34-25.00% (4)
Miscellaneous offences
In 2026, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
1218-33.33% (18)

Overview

No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), people in 2021

Crime 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.

Based on the source data available to us, Homicide, Sexual Offences, Abduction, and Blackmail & Extortion are not shown separately at the suburb level in Victoria. These categories are available at the LGA and Victoria state levels, but not separately at the suburb level.

FAQ About Crime in Casey City Council, VIC

  • How common is car theft in the Casey City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 2137 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 6 offense(s) every day.

  • What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Casey City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Casey City Council, VIC are Car Accessories (31589), Cash/Document (27026), Personal Property (23406), Electrical Appliances (18019) and Power Tools (17700).

  • What is the crime rate in Casey City Council, VIC?

    Casey City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 31566 reported criminal offences.

  • Is Casey City Council, VIC a safe suburb?

    Yes, Casey City Council, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,643 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.

  • What is the most common crime in Casey City Council, VIC?

    In 2026, the most common crime type in Casey City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 18107 reported offences.

  • Has crime in the Casey City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates in Casey City Council, VIC have increased by 43% compared to five years ago.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Casey City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 5904 offenses against persons in Casey City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.

  • What is the rate of property crime in Casey City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 16784 property crime offenses in Casey City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in Casey City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2026 Mar, Casey City Council, VIC recorded 1347 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.

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