Crime Rates for Coburg North, VIC
⇌ Compare Coburg North with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Coburg North (3058) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2614 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 31,392 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Coburg North, VIC in 2021 was 8,327. In the last 10 years, Coburg North, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 50.5 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 5.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 185 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 Coburg North for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1842), A Crimes against the person (278), E Justice procedures offences (240).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1090 | 2407 | 2151 | 2303 | 2192 | 1866 | 1489 | 1503 | 1585 | 2398 | 2614 |
| A Crimes against the person | 123 | 289 | 301 | 347 | 217 | 211 | 199 | 223 | 226 | 308 | 278 |
| B Property and deception offences | 822 | 1740 | 1455 | 1490 | 1265 | 1232 | 1015 | 983 | 1077 | 1536 | 1842 |
| C Drug offences | 45 | 99 | 115 | 118 | 147 | 98 | 48 | 67 | 61 | 163 | 133 |
| D Public order and security offences | 43 | 105 | 86 | 100 | 88 | 86 | 57 | 56 | 61 | 180 | 121 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 56 | 166 | 188 | 240 | 467 | 147 | 146 | 169 | 158 | 210 | 240 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 92 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 2614 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 14457 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 151 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 151 | 172 | -12.21% |
| Robbery In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Robbery. | 14 | 20 | -30.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 45 | 45 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 19 | 28 | -32.14% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 49 | 43 | 13.95% |
| Arson In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Arson. | 16 | 15 | 6.67% |
| Property damage In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 193 reported cases of Property damage. | 193 | 191 | 1.05% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 242 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 242 | 192 | 26.04% |
| Theft In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 1282 reported cases of Theft. | 1282 | 973 | 31.76% |
| Deception In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 109 reported cases of Deception. | 109 | 165 | -33.94% |
| Bribery In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 13 | 38 | -65.79% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 25 | 18 | 38.89% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 95 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 95 | 107 | -11.21% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 67 | 101 | -33.66% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 24 | 19 | 26.32% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 29 | 60 | -51.67% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 29 | 62 | -53.23% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 211 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 211 | 148 | 42.57% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Coburg North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
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 Coburg North, VIC
How common is car theft in the Coburg North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 94 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 Coburg North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Coburg North, VIC are Car Accessories (1758), Cash/Document (1591), Personal Property (1360), Electrical Appliances (1076) and Tools (914).
What is the crime rate in Coburg North, VIC?
Coburg North, VIC has a crime rate of 2614 reported criminal offences.
Is Coburg North, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Coburg North, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 31,392 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Coburg North, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Coburg North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1842 reported offences.
Has crime in the Coburg North, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Coburg North, VIC have increased by 40% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Coburg North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 278 offenses against persons in Coburg North, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Coburg North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1733 property crime offenses in Coburg North, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Coburg North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Coburg North, VIC recorded 133 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Coburg North (2021)
Coburg North is a quiet suburb with around 8327 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1981, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.1%. While 63.9% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, total crimes generally increased until around 2018, followed by a gradual decline through to 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking near 1,282 incidents in 2025, with fluctuations but an overall rising trend since 2015.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime type, varying between 79 and 187 cases before decreasing again in recent years.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders, surging to 428 in 2019 before falling back to around 211 by 2025.
- Despite fluctuations, the data suggests ongoing public safety challenges, especially related to theft and assaults, requiring continued attention.
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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