Crime Rates for Cranbourne West, VIC
⇌ Compare Cranbourne West with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Cranbourne West (3977) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2968 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 14,863 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Cranbourne West, VIC in 2021 was 19,969. In the last 10 years, Cranbourne West, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 63.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 14 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 192 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 West for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1770), A Crimes against the person (601), E Justice procedures offences (412).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 980 | 2210 | 1734 | 1835 | 1919 | 2400 | 2104 | 1948 | 2030 | 2421 | 2968 |
| A Crimes against the person | 140 | 364 | 334 | 324 | 344 | 364 | 520 | 528 | 476 | 473 | 601 |
| B Property and deception offences | 646 | 1495 | 976 | 1103 | 1230 | 1216 | 930 | 862 | 1139 | 1385 | 1770 |
| C Drug offences | 58 | 62 | 72 | 82 | 89 | 158 | 148 | 79 | 65 | 103 | 93 |
| D Public order and security offences | 41 | 56 | 51 | 84 | 88 | 91 | 123 | 62 | 67 | 107 | 90 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 92 | 233 | 301 | 242 | 166 | 416 | 357 | 414 | 281 | 353 | 412 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 155 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 2968 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 12752 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 295 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 295 | 276 | 6.88% |
| Robbery In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Robbery. | 18 | 16 | 12.50% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 104 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 104 | 82 | 26.83% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 48 | 14 | 242.86% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 136 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 136 | 85 | 60.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Arson. | 19 | 10 | 90.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 219 reported cases of Property damage. | 219 | 241 | -9.13% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 288 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 288 | 178 | 61.80% |
| Theft In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 1138 reported cases of Theft. | 1138 | 849 | 34.04% |
| Deception In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 106 reported cases of Deception. | 106 | 107 | -0.93% |
| Bribery In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 14 | 9 | 55.56% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 14 | 25 | -44.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 65 | 69 | -5.80% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 58 | 68 | -14.71% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 10 | 20 | -50.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 19 | 14 | 35.71% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public security offences. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 43 | 53 | -18.87% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 369 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 369 | 300 | 23.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
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 West, VIC
How common is car theft in the Cranbourne West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 117 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 West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Cranbourne West, VIC are Car Accessories (1673), Cash/Document (1152), Tools (1006), Electrical Appliances (981) and Power Tools (951).
What is the crime rate in Cranbourne West, VIC?
Cranbourne West, VIC has a crime rate of 2968 reported criminal offences.
Is Cranbourne West, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Cranbourne West, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 14,863 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Cranbourne West, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Cranbourne West, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1770 reported offences.
Has crime in the Cranbourne West, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Cranbourne West, VIC have increased by 24% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Cranbourne West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 601 offenses against persons in Cranbourne West, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Cranbourne West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1664 property crime offenses in Cranbourne West, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Cranbourne West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Cranbourne West, VIC recorded 93 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Cranbourne West (2021)
Cranbourne West is a vibrant suburb with 19969 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 56.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $1856, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.5%. While 54.1% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault offenses have generally increased, rising sharply from 80 incidents in 2015 to nearly 300 by 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with a substantial rise from 380 cases in 2015 to over 1100 in 2025, despite some fluctuations.
- Assault and related offenses consistently represent the main violent crime category, significantly outnumbering robbery and other violent crimes.
- A major spike is apparent in theft and assault categories between 2020 and 2025, while burglary shows a notable decline from 360 in 2016 to under 300 in recent years.
- The overall data indicates increasing safety concerns due to rising violent and property crime rates, especially theft and assaults.
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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