Crime Rates for Coolaroo, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Coolaroo (3048) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1453 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 45,506 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 seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 29.6 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 4.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 74.3 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 Coolaroo for 2025: B Property and deception offences (918), A Crimes against the person (199), E Justice procedures offences (152).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 461 | 1490 | 1610 | 1135 | 1223 | 1443 | 1131 | 1129 | 873 | 1235 | 1453 |
| A Crimes against the person | 73 | 214 | 173 | 171 | 178 | 218 | 178 | 165 | 201 | 178 | 199 |
| B Property and deception offences | 255 | 866 | 1129 | 658 | 767 | 763 | 647 | 668 | 489 | 750 | 918 |
| C Drug offences | 34 | 77 | 90 | 96 | 70 | 97 | 92 | 99 | 38 | 98 | 110 |
| D Public order and security offences | 44 | 113 | 103 | 100 | 75 | 79 | 70 | 76 | 54 | 81 | 73 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 54 | 208 | 103 | 108 | 127 | 111 | 114 | 118 | 89 | 126 | 152 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 175 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 1453 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 7910 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 101 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 101 | 82 | 23.17% |
| Robbery In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Robbery. | 7 | 5 | 40.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 43 | 41 | 4.88% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 32 | 28 | 14.29% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 16 | 22 | -27.27% |
| Arson In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Arson. | 8 | 13 | -38.46% |
| Property damage In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 163 reported cases of Property damage. | 163 | 133 | 22.56% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 74 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 74 | 50 | 48.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 631 reported cases of Theft. | 631 | 504 | 25.20% |
| Deception In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Deception. | 42 | 50 | -16.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 23 | 26 | -11.54% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 84 | 69 | 21.74% |
| 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 54 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 54 | 49 | 10.20% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 22 | -90.91% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 13 | 10 | 30.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public security offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 24 | 33 | -27.27% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 128 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 128 | 93 | 37.63% |
| 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 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 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 | 2 | -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 Coolaroo, VIC
How common is car theft in the Coolaroo, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 52 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Coolaroo, VIC are Car Accessories (850), Cash/Document (639), Personal Property (458), Tools (396) and Electrical Appliances (348).
What is the crime rate in Coolaroo, VIC?
Coolaroo, VIC has a crime rate of 1453 reported criminal offences.
Is Coolaroo, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Coolaroo, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 45,506 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 918 reported offences.
Has crime in the Coolaroo, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Coolaroo, VIC have increased by 1% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Coolaroo, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 199 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 Dec, there were 876 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 Dec, Coolaroo, VIC recorded 110 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community 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 people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Coolaroo, VIC
If you’re considering living near Coolaroo , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Roxburgh Park - 2475 offences (0.10257 per 100,000 people)
- Meadow Heights - 1915 offences (0.12861 per 100,000 people)
- Westmeadows - 982 offences (0.15103 per 100,000 people)
- Dallas - 1033 offences (0.15277 per 100,000 people)
- Glenroy - 4311 offences (0.18120 per 100,000 people)
- Jacana - 486 offences (0.22222 per 100,000 people)
- Broadmeadows - 7807 offences (0.62336 per 100,000 people)
- Campbellfield - 3453 offences (0.69379 per 100,000 people)
- Somerton - 694 offences (115.66667 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, assault and related offences fluctuated, peaking around 2018 and 2023, with a notable increase from 35 in 2015 to over 100 in recent years.
- Theft consistently dominates property crimes, reaching its highest count near 800 in 2017, then declining sharply before rising again to over 600 by 2025.
- Assault represents the main violent crime, maintaining higher counts than robbery throughout the decade, with robbery remaining relatively low and stable.
- A major spike is evident in deception offences around 2020-2022, soaring to nearly 280 cases before dropping back to about 40 by 2025.
- Overall safety concerns relate primarily to persistent high theft rates and fluctuating assaults, despite some decreases in other property and violent crimes.
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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