Crime Rates for Coburg, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Coburg (3058) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2863 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,774 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Coburg, VIC in 2021 was 26,574. In the last 10 years, Coburg, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 132.2 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16.5 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 521.1 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 Coburg for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2041), A Crimes against the person (336), E Justice procedures offences (290).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2269 | 2803 | 2572 | 2587 | 2770 | 2511 | 2294 | 1807 | 1997 | 2409 | 2863 |
| A Crimes against the person | 309 | 310 | 307 | 317 | 462 | 287 | 276 | 259 | 285 | 301 | 336 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1610 | 1992 | 1846 | 1857 | 1728 | 1792 | 1501 | 1171 | 1336 | 1690 | 2041 |
| C Drug offences | 77 | 110 | 130 | 114 | 171 | 142 | 88 | 111 | 70 | 69 | 105 |
| D Public order and security offences | 107 | 112 | 108 | 105 | 172 | 106 | 100 | 69 | 84 | 87 | 85 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 161 | 276 | 168 | 192 | 226 | 178 | 203 | 178 | 221 | 253 | 290 |
| F Other offences | 5 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 126 | 19 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 2863 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 18564 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 188 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 188 | 165 | 13.94% |
| Robbery In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Robbery. | 13 | 12 | 8.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 51 | 64 | -20.31% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 26 | 18 | 44.44% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 58 | 42 | 38.10% |
| Arson In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Arson. | 12 | 10 | 20.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 253 reported cases of Property damage. | 253 | 251 | 0.80% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 274 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 274 | 191 | 43.46% |
| Theft In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 1338 reported cases of Theft. | 1338 | 1106 | 20.98% |
| Deception In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 164 reported cases of Deception. | 164 | 132 | 24.24% |
| Bribery In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 9 | 9 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 11 | 4 | 175.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 85 | 56 | 51.79% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 38 | 40 | -5.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 27 | 22 | 22.73% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 20 | 25 | -20.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 49 | 49 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 241 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 241 | 204 | 18.14% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes show fluctuations but a general increase in property-related crimes in recent years, especially theft and burglary.
- Crimes against the person have mostly increased steadily from 2015 to 2025, with some year-to-year variations.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime with 1338 incidents in 2025, peaking at 1301 in 2016 and lowest at 772 in 2022.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) is also significant, with 274 incidents in 2025, highest at 310 in 2016.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most frequent violent crimes, with 188 cases in 2025 and a low of 124 in 2021.
- Breaches of orders (E20) show high numbers, peaking at 241 in 2025.
- Robbery (A50) and weapons offences (D10) represent serious violent crimes but occur less frequently (13 and 38 respectively in 2025).
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Sharp drop in Robbery from 28 in 2019 to 3 in 2022, then slight increase to 13 in 2025.
- Property damage (B20) more than doubled from 119 in 2022 to 253 in 2025.
- Burglary declined notably from 310 in 2016 to 123 in 2021, then rebounded to 274 in 2025.
- Theft saw a dip in 2022 (772) but surged again by 2025 (1338).
- Drug use and possession (C30) dropped from 149 in 2019 to 53 in 2023, then rose to 85 in 2025.
- Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour (A70) peaked drastically at 157 in 2019, then decreased to 51 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) dropped from 211 in 2016 to 138 in 2020, then climbed back to 241 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property and deception offences dominate the crime landscape, particularly theft and burglary, indicating elevated risks to property safety.
- Violent crimes such as assault remain relatively stable but at concerning levels, with a slight upward trend towards 2025.
- Decreasing robbery rates between 2019-2022 suggest some improvement in personal security but recent increases warrant monitoring.
- Public order offences like weapons and disorderly conduct remain moderately high, indicating ongoing community safety challenges.
- Drug-related offences show variability but persist as a notable issue, potentially linked to other crime types.
- The rise in breaches of orders
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Coburg (2021)
Coburg is a vibrant suburb with 26574 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 44.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $2065, though the unemployment rate stands at 5%. While 67.2% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Coburg, VIC
If you’re considering living near Coburg , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Pascoe Vale South - 569 offences (0.05402 per 100,000 people)
- Pascoe Vale - 1042 offences (0.05734 per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick West - 1143 offences (0.07751 per 100,000 people)
- Fawkner - 1230 offences (0.08617 per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick East - 1151 offences (0.08668 per 100,000 people)
- Hadfield - 732 offences (0.11677 per 100,000 people)
- Princes Hill - 259 offences (0.12918 per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick - 3323 offences (0.13348 per 100,000 people)
- Coburg North - 1386 offences (0.16645 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Coburg, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Coburg, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 173 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, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Coburg, VIC are Cash/Document (4977), Personal Property (4392), Jewellery (3604), Car Accessories (3284) and Tools (2752).
What is the crime rate in Coburg, VIC?
Coburg, VIC has a crime rate of 2863 reported criminal offences.
Is Coburg, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Coburg, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 10,774 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Coburg, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Coburg, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2041 reported offences.
Has crime in the Coburg, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Coburg, VIC have increased by 14% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Coburg, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 336 offenses against persons in Coburg, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Coburg, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1877 property crime offenses in Coburg, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Coburg, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Coburg, VIC recorded 105 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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