Crime Rates for Coburg, VIC
⇌ Compare Coburg with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Coburg (3058) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 5163 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 19,429 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 an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 72.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 9.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 241.6 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (3638), A Crimes against the person (610), E Justice procedures offences (520).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2378 | 5682 | 4978 | 5272 | 5537 | 4814 | 4104 | 3649 | 4358 | 5252 | 5163 |
| A Crimes against the person | 327 | 608 | 581 | 715 | 889 | 576 | 499 | 516 | 610 | 611 | 610 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1690 | 4057 | 3563 | 3658 | 3553 | 3169 | 2847 | 2402 | 2909 | 3804 | 3638 |
| C Drug offences | 80 | 278 | 226 | 269 | 302 | 276 | 182 | 188 | 144 | 161 | 198 |
| D Public order and security offences | 99 | 209 | 233 | 233 | 315 | 218 | 163 | 141 | 176 | 175 | 188 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 177 | 516 | 357 | 389 | 456 | 341 | 354 | 394 | 515 | 481 | 520 |
| F Other offences | 5 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 22 | 234 | 59 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 9 |
In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 5163 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 35290 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 337 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 337 | 346 | -2.60% |
| Robbery In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Robbery. | 28 | 19 | 47.37% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 110 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 110 | 109 | 0.92% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 45 | 42 | 7.14% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 90 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 90 | 95 | -5.26% |
| Arson In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Arson. | 24 | 23 | 4.35% |
| Property damage In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 436 reported cases of Property damage. | 436 | 552 | -21.01% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 443 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 443 | 482 | -8.09% |
| Theft In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 2493 reported cases of Theft. | 2493 | 2414 | 3.27% |
| Deception In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 242 reported cases of Deception. | 242 | 333 | -27.33% |
| Bribery In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 18 | 21 | -14.29% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 18 | 14 | 28.57% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 162 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 162 | 126 | 28.57% |
| 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 82 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 82 | 78 | 5.13% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 52 | 47 | 10.64% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 53 | 50 | 6.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 96 | 79 | 21.52% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 424 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 424 | 402 | 5.47% |
| 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 7 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 7 | 8 | -12.50% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Coburg, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 10 | -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, VIC
How common is car theft in the Coburg, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 192 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Coburg, VIC are Cash/Document (4910), Personal Property (4331), Car Accessories (3325), Jewellery (3170) and Tools (2638).
What is the crime rate in Coburg, VIC?
Coburg, VIC has a crime rate of 5163 reported criminal offences.
Is Coburg, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Coburg, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 19,429 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 3638 reported offences.
Has crime in the Coburg, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Coburg, VIC have increased by 7% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Coburg, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 610 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 Dec, there were 3396 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 Dec, Coburg, VIC recorded 198 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Coburg (2021)
Coburg is a vibrant suburb with 26574 people. 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 people 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 - 1126 offences (0.10689 per 100,000 people)
- Pascoe Vale - 2204 offences (0.12129 per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick East - 1994 offences (0.15016 per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick West - 2341 offences (0.15875 per 100,000 people)
- Fawkner - 2304 offences (0.16141 per 100,000 people)
- Hadfield - 1287 offences (0.20530 per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick - 5915 offences (0.23759 per 100,000 people)
- Princes Hill - 534 offences (0.26633 per 100,000 people)
- Coburg North - 2614 offences (0.31392 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime shows fluctuations with property offences dominating, particularly theft, which consistently ranks highest from 2015 to 2025, reaching over 2400 incidents annually in recent years.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crimes, ranging mostly between 250 and 400 cases yearly, with some decline after peaking around 2018.
- Burglary/break and enter also remains high but shows a decreasing trend since 2016, dropping from over 570 to about 320-440 cases in recent years.
- A major spike occurred in stalking, harassment, and threatening behaviour in 2019 with nearly 300 cases, but numbers fell sharply thereafter to around 100 annually.
- Despite some volatility, the data highlights persistent challenges in property crime control and ongoing concerns with personal safety due to assault and harassment offences.
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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