Crime Rates for Dallas, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Dallas (3047) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 497 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,350 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Dallas, VIC in 2021 was 6,762. In the last 10 years, Dallas, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 82.5 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 34.9 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 294 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 Dallas for 2025: B Property and deception offences (249), A Crimes against the person (126), E Justice procedures offences (74).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 552 | 828 | 596 | 481 | 578 | 508 | 573 | 384 | 577 | 404 | 497 |
| A Crimes against the person | 98 | 117 | 128 | 109 | 124 | 88 | 118 | 101 | 82 | 83 | 126 |
| B Property and deception offences | 315 | 556 | 310 | 246 | 258 | 238 | 214 | 171 | 373 | 214 | 249 |
| C Drug offences | 44 | 32 | 25 | 26 | 43 | 38 | 50 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 28 |
| D Public order and security offences | 31 | 42 | 36 | 15 | 62 | 31 | 33 | 22 | 20 | 32 | 20 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 64 | 79 | 96 | 84 | 90 | 109 | 90 | 64 | 83 | 56 | 74 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 497 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 3144 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 82 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 82 | 40 | 105.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 23 | 19 | 21.05% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 7 | 1 | 600.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 14 | 20 | -30.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Arson. | 4 | 6 | -33.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Property damage. | 42 | 43 | -2.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 23 | 40 | -42.50% |
| Theft In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 171 reported cases of Theft. | 171 | 107 | 59.81% |
| Deception In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Deception. | 9 | 18 | -50.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 6 | 2 | 200.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 21 | 14 | 50.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 12 | 27 | -55.56% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 5 | 2 | 150.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 16 | 7 | 128.57% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 58 | 49 | 18.37% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes fluctuate yearly with no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Notable decreases from 2016 to 2025 in some crime types (e.g., Arson, Burglary).
- Some categories show spikes in specific years, indicating irregular patterns.
2. Most common and serious crime types:
- Theft (B40) is the most frequent crime, peaking at 176 in 2017 and remaining high with 171 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most serious violent crimes, peaking at 82 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) consistently high, with a peak of 97 in 2020, indicating persistent issues with compliance.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) peaked at 90 in 2015 but declined to 23 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession (C30) peaked at 41 in 2021, decreasing to 21 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10) peaked at 42 in 2019, dropping to 12 in 2025.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Arson (B10) shows an extreme spike in 2016 (289), an outlier compared to other years (mostly single-digit counts).
- Deception (B50) suddenly peaked in 2023 at 167 from low double digits in surrounding years.
- Assault (A20) dropped significantly from 82 in 2025 to 40 in 2024 then rose again.
- Breaches of orders (E20) sharply decreased from 97 in 2020 to 49 in 2024.
- Burglary/B&E declined from 90 in 2015 to a generally lower range (20s-40s) post-2016.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (Theft, Burglary, Property damage) dominate overall crime numbers, suggesting property safety concerns.
- Violent crimes (Assault, Robbery) are lower in number but show some volatility and spikes (Assault highest in 2025).
- Drug-related offences stable but relatively low compared to property and person crimes.
- Public order offences (Weapon offences and Disorderly conduct) vary but show a general decline since peaks around 2019-2020.
- The extreme arson spike in 2016 suggests a one-off event impacting safety that year.
- Deception's sharp rise in 2023 may indicate emerging fraud risks requiring attention.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Dallas (2021)
Dallas is a quiet suburb with around 6762 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 51.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $1088, though the unemployment rate stands at 14.4%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 45.8% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Dallas, VIC
If you’re considering living near Dallas , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Meadow Heights - 862 offences (0.05789 per 100,000 people)
- Westmeadows - 537 offences (0.08259 per 100,000 people)
- Glenroy - 2233 offences (0.09386 per 100,000 people)
- Jacana - 213 offences (0.09739 per 100,000 people)
- Hadfield - 732 offences (0.11677 per 100,000 people)
- Coolaroo - 705 offences (0.22080 per 100,000 people)
- Broadmeadows - 3767 offences (0.30078 per 100,000 people)
- Campbellfield - 1715 offences (0.34459 per 100,000 people)
- Somerton - 361 offences (60.16667 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Dallas, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Dallas, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 35 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 Dallas, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Dallas, VIC are Car Accessories (698), Jewellery (696), Cash/Document (670), Personal Property (458) and Electrical Appliances (354).
What is the crime rate in Dallas, VIC?
Dallas, VIC has a crime rate of 497 reported criminal offences.
Is Dallas, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Dallas, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 7,350 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Dallas, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Dallas, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 249 reported offences.
Has crime in the Dallas, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 2% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Dallas, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 126 offenses against persons in Dallas, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Dallas, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 240 property crime offenses in Dallas, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Dallas, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Dallas, VIC recorded 28 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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