Crime Rates for Dallas, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Dallas (3047) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1033 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 15,277 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 49 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 150.3 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 Dallas for 2025: B Property and deception offences (529), A Crimes against the person (240), E Justice procedures offences (124).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 523 | 1701 | 1141 | 1058 | 1074 | 1184 | 918 | 997 | 879 | 945 | 1033 |
| A Crimes against the person | 98 | 249 | 241 | 248 | 207 | 197 | 229 | 180 | 144 | 222 | 240 |
| B Property and deception offences | 299 | 1160 | 594 | 463 | 484 | 523 | 354 | 586 | 519 | 474 | 529 |
| C Drug offences | 31 | 68 | 46 | 72 | 80 | 84 | 87 | 50 | 34 | 53 | 71 |
| D Public order and security offences | 27 | 84 | 64 | 78 | 101 | 46 | 59 | 59 | 36 | 56 | 68 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 68 | 136 | 192 | 197 | 200 | 199 | 180 | 122 | 146 | 140 | 124 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 135 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 1033 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 5985 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 135 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 135 | 124 | 8.87% |
| Robbery In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Robbery. | 3 | 6 | -50.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 45 | 45 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 12 | 8 | 50.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 45 | 39 | 15.38% |
| Arson In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Arson. | 8 | 10 | -20.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Property damage. | 75 | 93 | -19.35% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 47 | 79 | -40.51% |
| Theft In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 365 reported cases of Theft. | 365 | 255 | 43.14% |
| Deception In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Deception. | 34 | 37 | -8.11% |
| Bribery In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 3 | 6 | -50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 9 | 8 | 12.50% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 59 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 59 | 39 | 51.28% |
| 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 44 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 44 | 44 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 14 | 7 | 100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 10 | 5 | 100.00% |
| 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 31 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 31 | 18 | 72.22% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Dallas, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 93 | 122 | -23.77% |
| 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 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 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 Dallas, VIC
How common is car theft in the Dallas, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Dallas, VIC are Car Accessories (728), Jewellery (686), Cash/Document (672), Personal Property (464) and Electrical Appliances (352).
What is the crime rate in Dallas, VIC?
Dallas, VIC has a crime rate of 1033 reported criminal offences.
Is Dallas, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Dallas, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 15,277 offenses per 100,000 people is higher 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 529 reported offences.
Has crime in the Dallas, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 13% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Dallas, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 240 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 Dec, there were 495 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 Dec, Dallas, VIC recorded 71 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community 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 people 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 - 1915 offences (0.12861 per 100,000 people)
- Westmeadows - 982 offences (0.15103 per 100,000 people)
- Glenroy - 4311 offences (0.18120 per 100,000 people)
- Hadfield - 1287 offences (0.20530 per 100,000 people)
- Jacana - 486 offences (0.22222 per 100,000 people)
- Coolaroo - 1453 offences (0.45506 per 100,000 people)
- Broadmeadows - 7807 offences (0.62336 per 100,000 people)
- Campbellfield - 3453 offences (0.69379 per 100,000 people)
- Somerton - 694 offences (115.66667 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime shows fluctuations with a general increase in assaults from 2015 to mid-2020s, peaking around 2017, then stabilizing at higher levels than early years.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, ranging between roughly 140 and 365 incidents annually, with a notable peak in recent years around 2025.
- Assault and related offences remain the main violent crime, consistently higher than robbery and other violent categories throughout the period.
- A major spike occurred in arson in 2016 with 573 cases, drastically above all other years where it remained below 20.
- The data suggests increased safety concerns related to personal violence and theft, while other offences like bribery and regulatory driving are negligible.
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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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