Crime Rates for Cranbourne South, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Cranbourne South (3977) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 250 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,714 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Cranbourne South, VIC in 2021 was 3,241. In the last 10 years, Cranbourne South, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 115.8 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 30 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 216.1 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 Cranbourne South for 2025: B Property and deception offences (136), A Crimes against the person (54), E Justice procedures offences (44).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69 | 98 | 59 | 72 | 92 | 119 | 142 | 150 | 213 | 185 | 250 |
| A Crimes against the person | 13 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 21 | 16 | 26 | 28 | 54 |
| B Property and deception offences | 39 | 60 | 36 | 38 | 49 | 83 | 85 | 108 | 129 | 129 | 136 |
| C Drug offences | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 7 |
| D Public order and security offences | 6 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 4 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 40 | 20 | 44 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 250 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 892 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 28 | 13 | 115.38% |
| Robbery In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 15 | 10 | 50.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 11 | 3 | 266.67% |
| Arson In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Property damage. | 20 | 24 | -16.67% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 23 | 26 | -11.54% |
| Theft In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Theft. | 85 | 67 | 26.87% |
| Deception In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Deception. | 5 | 11 | -54.55% |
| Bribery In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 42 | 18 | 133.33% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crime incidents generally increased from 2015 to 2025, with notable rises in recent years.
- Sharp increases observed in assault (A20), breaches of orders (E20), and theft (B40) toward 2025.
2. Most common and serious crime types (latest year 2025 numbers):
- Theft (B40): 85 incidents (highest volume overall)
- Breaches of orders (E20): 42 incidents
- Assault and related offences (A20): 28 incidents
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30): 23 incidents
- Property damage (B20): 20 incidents
- Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour (A70): 15 incidents
- Other crimes against the person: 11 incidents
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Assault doubled from 13 in 2024 to 28 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders more than doubled from 18 in 2024 to 42 in 2025.
- Theft rose from 67 in 2024 to 85 in 2025.
- Property damage dropped from 24 in 2024 to 20 in 2025, after a peak.
- Burglary steadily high from 2021 to 2025, peaking at 30 in 2022 and slightly decreasing to 23 in 2025.
- Stalking offences increased sharply from 10 in 2024 to 15 in 2025.
- Weapons offences dropped significantly from 20 in 2016 to single digits since 2017, stabilizing around 3-7 incidents annually.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property and deception offences dominate overall crime profile, particularly theft, burglary, and property damage.
- Crimes against the person are less frequent but assault showed marked increase recently, indicating rising violent incidents.
- Breaches of orders have surged recently, potentially reflecting increased social or judicial enforcement issues.
- Drug offences remain low and relatively stable over time, with drug use/possession fluctuating between 1 and 6 incidents annually.
- Public order offences remain comparatively low and stable, with weapons offences showing long-term decline.
- The rise in stalking and harassment incidents suggests increasing risks related to personal safety beyond physical assaults.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Cranbourne South (2021)
Cranbourne South is a quiet suburb with around 3241 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2278, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.9%. A majority of residents (72.8%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Cranbourne South, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Cranbourne South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 17 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 South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Cranbourne South, VIC are Power Tools (190), Timber/Build Mat (188), Electrical Appliances (156), Cash/Document (141) and Car Accessories (134).
What is the crime rate in Cranbourne South, VIC?
Cranbourne South, VIC has a crime rate of 250 reported criminal offences.
Is Cranbourne South, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Cranbourne South, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 7,714 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Cranbourne South, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Cranbourne South, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 136 reported offences.
Has crime in the Cranbourne South, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Cranbourne South, VIC have increased by 110% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Cranbourne South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 54 offenses against persons in Cranbourne South, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Cranbourne South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 131 property crime offenses in Cranbourne South, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Cranbourne South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Cranbourne South, VIC recorded 7 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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