Crime Rates for Craigieburn, VIC
⇌ Compare Craigieburn with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Craigieburn (3064) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 8624 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 13,231 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Craigieburn, VIC in 2021 was 65,178. In the last 10 years, Craigieburn, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 61 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 18.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 150.5 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 Craigieburn for 2025: B Property and deception offences (4865), A Crimes against the person (1827), E Justice procedures offences (1313).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3396 | 8833 | 7527 | 7232 | 7813 | 8440 | 7596 | 6562 | 6485 | 7846 | 8624 |
| A Crimes against the person | 562 | 1284 | 1307 | 1293 | 1659 | 1765 | 1674 | 1399 | 1331 | 1601 | 1827 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2162 | 5729 | 4740 | 4252 | 4205 | 3899 | 4035 | 3235 | 3610 | 4601 | 4865 |
| C Drug offences | 133 | 434 | 319 | 367 | 339 | 427 | 318 | 367 | 290 | 305 | 341 |
| D Public order and security offences | 110 | 401 | 372 | 281 | 253 | 334 | 318 | 279 | 234 | 264 | 271 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 426 | 970 | 781 | 1011 | 1347 | 1516 | 1118 | 1252 | 1002 | 1066 | 1313 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 15 | 8 | 28 | 10 | 499 | 133 | 30 | 18 | 9 | 7 |
In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 8624 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 45333 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 988 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 988 | 889 | 11.14% |
| Robbery In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 81 reported cases of Robbery. | 81 | 36 | 125.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 433 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 433 | 312 | 38.78% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 109 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 109 | 80 | 36.25% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 216 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 216 | 284 | -23.94% |
| Arson In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of Arson. | 62 | 43 | 44.19% |
| Property damage In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 723 reported cases of Property damage. | 723 | 593 | 21.92% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 390 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 390 | 424 | -8.02% |
| Theft In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 3148 reported cases of Theft. | 3148 | 2766 | 13.81% |
| Deception In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 542 reported cases of Deception. | 542 | 775 | -30.06% |
| Bribery In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 33 | 64 | -48.44% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 25 | 12 | 108.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 283 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 283 | 229 | 23.58% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 138 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 138 | 194 | -28.87% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 60 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 60 | 36 | 66.67% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 67 | 34 | 97.06% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Public security offences. | 6 | 0 | 600.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 180 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 180 | 133 | 35.34% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 1133 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1133 | 933 | 21.44% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 4 | 7 | -42.86% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
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.
How safe do you feel in Craigieburn, VIC?
Based on community voting, safety perceptions in Craigieburn, VIC are mixed, with more respondents reporting feeling safe than unsafe. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Craigieburn, VIC
How common is car theft in the Craigieburn, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 297 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 Craigieburn, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Craigieburn, VIC are Car Accessories (5411), Cash/Document (5120), Jewellery (4960), Personal Property (4808) and Electrical Appliances (3245).
What is the crime rate in Craigieburn, VIC?
Craigieburn, VIC has a crime rate of 8624 reported criminal offences.
Is Craigieburn, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Craigieburn, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 13,231 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Craigieburn, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Craigieburn, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 4865 reported offences.
Has crime in the Craigieburn, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Craigieburn, VIC have increased by 2% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Craigieburn, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1827 offenses against persons in Craigieburn, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Craigieburn, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 4323 property crime offenses in Craigieburn, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Craigieburn, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Craigieburn, VIC recorded 341 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Craigieburn (2021)
Craigieburn is a busy suburb with 65178 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 61.6% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1798, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 47.1% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Craigieburn, VIC
If you’re considering living near Craigieburn , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Somerton - 694 offences (115.66667 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences have steadily increased, nearly tripling from 312 in 2015 to 988 in 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 3480 in 2016 and showing a general decline to 3148 by 2025.
- Assault constitutes the primary violent crime, consistently rising with minor fluctuations between 2015 and 2025.
- A major spike is observed in breaches of orders, which rose sharply from 397 in 2015 to a peak of 1298 in 2020 before declining slightly to 1133 in 2025.
- Despite some declines in property crimes, the overall increase in assaults and breaches of orders suggests a growing concern for public safety.
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*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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