Crime Rates for Cranbourne East, VIC
⇌ Compare Cranbourne East with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Cranbourne East (3977) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2979 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,071 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Cranbourne East, VIC in 2021 was 24,679. In the last 10 years, Cranbourne East, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 50 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 22.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 178.8 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 Cranbourne East for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1495), A Crimes against the person (812), E Justice procedures offences (460).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 609 | 1734 | 1573 | 1730 | 1938 | 2142 | 1847 | 1875 | 2397 | 2534 | 2979 |
| A Crimes against the person | 109 | 289 | 366 | 306 | 404 | 461 | 465 | 499 | 534 | 568 | 812 |
| B Property and deception offences | 368 | 1086 | 933 | 1061 | 1150 | 983 | 933 | 939 | 1148 | 1246 | 1495 |
| C Drug offences | 27 | 39 | 69 | 96 | 119 | 126 | 91 | 84 | 113 | 101 | 113 |
| D Public order and security offences | 54 | 69 | 65 | 102 | 48 | 107 | 80 | 84 | 114 | 102 | 97 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 51 | 251 | 140 | 163 | 217 | 370 | 248 | 262 | 488 | 515 | 460 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 95 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 2979 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 11342 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 440 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 440 | 299 | 47.16% |
| Robbery In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 54 reported cases of Robbery. | 54 | 25 | 116.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 138 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 138 | 108 | 27.78% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 45 | 25 | 80.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 135 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 135 | 111 | 21.62% |
| Arson In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Arson. | 11 | 8 | 37.50% |
| Property damage In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 274 reported cases of Property damage. | 274 | 210 | 30.48% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 188 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 188 | 172 | 9.30% |
| Theft In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 893 reported cases of Theft. | 893 | 763 | 17.04% |
| Deception In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 129 reported cases of Deception. | 129 | 93 | 38.71% |
| Bribery In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 10 | 11 | -9.09% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 7 | 6 | 16.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 96 | 84 | 14.29% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 78 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 78 | 71 | 9.86% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 10 | -60.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 11 | 15 | -26.67% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public security offences. | 4 | 6 | -33.33% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 25 | 35 | -28.57% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 435 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 435 | 480 | -9.38% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Cranbourne East, 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 Cranbourne East, VIC
How common is car theft in the Cranbourne East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 86 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 Cranbourne East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Cranbourne East, VIC are Cash/Document (1407), Car Accessories (1257), Personal Property (1163), Power Tools (1104) and Tools (1026).
What is the crime rate in Cranbourne East, VIC?
Cranbourne East, VIC has a crime rate of 2979 reported criminal offences.
Is Cranbourne East, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Cranbourne East, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,071 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Cranbourne East, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Cranbourne East, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1495 reported offences.
Has crime in the Cranbourne East, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Cranbourne East, VIC have increased by 39% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Cranbourne East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 812 offenses against persons in Cranbourne East, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Cranbourne East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1366 property crime offenses in Cranbourne East, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Cranbourne East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Cranbourne East, VIC recorded 113 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Cranbourne East (2021)
Cranbourne East is a vibrant suburb with 24679 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 61.5% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1912, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.6%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 49.7% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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AI Analysis
- Overall crime shows a rising trend from 2015 to 2025, with notable increases in assault and breaches of orders.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, increasing steadily from under 200 incidents in 2015 to nearly 900 by 2025.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime, more than doubling from 182-188 incidents (2016-2017) to 440 in 2025.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders between 2021 and 2024, rising sharply from around 200 to nearly 480 incidents.
- These trends indicate escalating safety concerns, particularly due to surging violent crimes and property theft affecting community security.
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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