Crime Rates for Coolaroo, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Coolaroo (3048) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 705 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 22,080 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Coolaroo, VIC in 2021 was 3,193. In the last 10 years, Coolaroo, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 53.2 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 9 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 159.7 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 Coolaroo for 2025: B Property and deception offences (444), A Crimes against the person (101), E Justice procedures offences (68).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 456 | 596 | 949 | 567 | 553 | 719 | 572 | 623 | 482 | 538 | 705 |
| A Crimes against the person | 65 | 96 | 106 | 85 | 87 | 96 | 98 | 90 | 88 | 90 | 101 |
| B Property and deception offences | 273 | 315 | 653 | 327 | 324 | 490 | 232 | 376 | 284 | 319 | 444 |
| C Drug offences | 35 | 39 | 44 | 46 | 38 | 40 | 53 | 45 | 34 | 38 | 51 |
| D Public order and security offences | 47 | 63 | 55 | 50 | 43 | 32 | 39 | 40 | 29 | 36 | 41 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 35 | 79 | 87 | 56 | 58 | 55 | 63 | 61 | 46 | 54 | 68 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 87 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 705 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 4037 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 58 | 38 | 52.63% |
| Robbery In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 20 | 22 | -9.09% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 11 | 17 | -35.29% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 10 | 9 | 11.11% |
| Arson In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 5 | 40.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of Property damage. | 65 | 60 | 8.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 36 | 24 | 50.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 319 reported cases of Theft. | 319 | 204 | 56.37% |
| Deception In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Deception. | 17 | 26 | -34.62% |
| Bribery In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 13 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 49 | 23 | 113.04% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 29 | 17 | 70.59% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 10 | -60.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 6 | 9 | -33.33% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 13 | 16 | -18.75% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 55 | 38 | 44.74% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends over the years:
- General fluctuations observed across crime categories from 2015 to 2025.
- Notable increases in certain crime types in 2025 compared to previous years (e.g., Assault, Theft).
- Some crime types show decline or stabilization in recent years (e.g., Deception, Disorderly conduct).
2. Most common and serious crime types with numbers:
- Theft (B40): Highest volume, peaking at 470 in 2017; recent high of 319 in 2025.
- Property damage (B20): High counts, 93 in 2017 and 65 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20): Ranged from 38 (2024) to 58 (2022, 2025).
- Breaches of orders (E20): Ranged between 28 (2015) and 57 (2017), 55 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession (C30): Generally steady around 30-50 annually, 49 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10): Notably increased to 29 in 2025 from lower values in prior years.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Theft dropped sharply after 2017 (470) to 112 in 2022, then rose again to 319 in 2025.
- Deception offences spiked massively in 2020 (238) and 2022 (215), then decreased sharply to 17 in 2025.
- Property damage dropped from 93 in 2017 to 36 in 2021, then modest increase to 65 in 2025.
- Assault dropped from 58 (2022) to 38 (2024), then rebounded to 58 in 2025.
- Stalking/harassment halved from 22 (2024) to 10 (2023), fluctuating in other years.
- Breaches of orders peaked at 57 in 2017, dropped to 30 in 2023, slight rise to 55 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property-related crimes (Theft, Property damage, Burglary) dominate overall crime profile, showing volatility but consistently high numbers.
- Violent crimes such as Assault remain significant but relatively stable compared to property crimes.
- Drug offences remain steady; drug use/possession notably higher than trafficking/manufacturing.
- Public order offences (weapons, disorderly conduct) fluctuate but weapons offences increased to highest point in 2025.
- Sharp declines in deception and miscellaneous offences recently may indicate improved detection or reporting changes.
- Overall, property crime poses the greatest risk to community safety in Coolaroo, with violent crime and weapons offences warranting continued attention.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Coolaroo (2021)
Coolaroo is a quiet suburb with around 3193 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 44.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1025, though the unemployment rate stands at 11.7%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 46.9% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Common FAQ about Coolaroo, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Coolaroo, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 49 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 Coolaroo, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Coolaroo, VIC are Car Accessories (805), Cash/Document (671), Personal Property (458), Tools (392) and Electrical Appliances (390).
What is the crime rate in Coolaroo, VIC?
Coolaroo, VIC has a crime rate of 705 reported criminal offences.
Is Coolaroo, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Coolaroo, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 22,080 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Coolaroo, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Coolaroo, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 444 reported offences.
Has crime in the Coolaroo, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 2% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Coolaroo, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 101 offenses against persons in Coolaroo, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Coolaroo, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 427 property crime offenses in Coolaroo, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Coolaroo, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 51 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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