Crime Rates for Dallas, VIC
⇌ Compare Dallas with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Dallas (3047) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 578 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,548 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 109.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 34 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 260.1 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 2026: B Property and deception offences (271), A Crimes against the person (122), E Justice procedures offences (91).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 737 | 696 | 499 | 570 | 510 | 586 | 388 | 551 | 429 | 472 | 578 |
| A Crimes against the person | 107 | 127 | 112 | 127 | 92 | 115 | 94 | 92 | 80 | 116 | 122 |
| B Property and deception offences | 480 | 420 | 252 | 259 | 232 | 229 | 176 | 337 | 238 | 230 | 271 |
| C Drug offences | 35 | 25 | 23 | 39 | 40 | 46 | 31 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 48 |
| D Public order and security offences | 38 | 33 | 24 | 58 | 35 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 19 | 29 | 45 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 75 | 91 | 86 | 86 | 111 | 95 | 66 | 69 | 72 | 70 | 91 |
| F Other offences | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 578 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 3124 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 58 | 77 | -24.68% |
| Robbery In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Robbery. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 26 | 20 | 30.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 10 | 5 | 100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 24 | 13 | 84.62% |
| Arson In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 4 | 75.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Property damage. | 43 | 45 | -4.44% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 21 | 31 | -32.26% |
| Theft In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 178 reported cases of Theft. | 178 | 140 | 27.14% |
| Deception In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Deception. | 22 | 10 | 120.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 42 | 21 | 100.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 28 | 21 | 33.33% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 10 | 3 | 233.33% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 7 | 5 | 40.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 23 | 15 | 53.33% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 68 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 68 | 55 | 23.64% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Dallas, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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 2026 Mar, there were 32 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 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Dallas, VIC are Car Accessories (727), Cash/Document (662), Jewellery (658), Personal Property (450) and Electrical Appliances (324).
What is the crime rate in Dallas, VIC?
Dallas, VIC has a crime rate of 578 reported criminal offences.
Is Dallas, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Dallas, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,548 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Dallas, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Dallas, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 271 reported offences.
Has crime in the Dallas, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 1% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Dallas, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 122 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 2026 Mar, there were 249 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 2026 Mar, Dallas, VIC recorded 48 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 45.7% 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 - 994 offences (0.06676 per 100,000 people)
- Westmeadows - 473 offences (0.07275 per 100,000 people)
- Glenroy - 2141 offences (0.08999 per 100,000 people)
- Hadfield - 578 offences (0.09220 per 100,000 people)
- Jacana - 225 offences (0.10288 per 100,000 people)
- Coolaroo - 725 offences (0.22706 per 100,000 people)
- Broadmeadows - 3869 offences (0.30893 per 100,000 people)
- Campbellfield - 1559 offences (0.31324 per 100,000 people)
- Somerton - 342 offences (57.00000 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2026, crime patterns show fluctuations with no clear continuous trend, though property crimes generally declined after peaks in earlier years.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently recording the highest incidents, ranging from about 94 to 182 annually, with a notable decrease after 2017.
- Assault and related offences constitute the primary violent crime, fluctuating between roughly 42 and 77 incidents yearly, without a sustained increase or decrease.
- A major spike occurred in deception offences in 2023, jumping dramatically to 169 cases from single-digit figures in adjacent years.
- Overall, the data suggests moderate safety concerns primarily driven by theft and assault, with occasional spikes in specific offences affecting public safety perceptions.
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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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