Crime Rates for Dandenong North, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Dandenong North (3175) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1686 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,477 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Dandenong North, VIC in 2021 was 22,550. In the last 10 years, Dandenong North, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 106.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 36.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 382.2 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 Dandenong North for 2025: B Property and deception offences (855), E Justice procedures offences (338), A Crimes against the person (331).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 1612 | 1625 | 1634 | 1487 | 1782 | 1428 | 1244 | 1468 | 1410 | 1686 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 341 | 361 | 295 | 340 | 269 | 291 | 268 | 293 | 321 | 331 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 877 | 795 | 852 | 706 | 772 | 684 | 568 | 658 | 648 | 855 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 64 | 164 | 127 | 118 | 193 | 97 | 88 | 118 | 83 | 83 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 85 | 105 | 97 | 85 | 91 | 63 | 67 | 79 | 68 | 79 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 244 | 199 | 262 | 237 | 357 | 247 | 252 | 320 | 287 | 338 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 1686 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 7415 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 202 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 202 | 189 | 6.88% |
| Robbery In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Robbery. | 9 | 11 | -18.18% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 59 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 59 | 55 | 7.27% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 15 | 18 | -16.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 46 | 48 | -4.17% |
| Arson In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Arson. | 9 | 11 | -18.18% |
| Property damage In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 171 reported cases of Property damage. | 171 | 125 | 36.80% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 104 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 104 | 80 | 30.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 513 reported cases of Theft. | 513 | 371 | 38.27% |
| Deception In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Deception. | 58 | 61 | -4.92% |
| Bribery In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 11 | -90.91% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 9 | 6 | 50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 73 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 73 | 66 | 10.61% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 49 | 46 | 6.52% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 14 | 9 | 55.56% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 15 | 13 | 15.38% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 25 | 38 | -34.21% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 313 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 313 | 249 | 25.70% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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 Dandenong North, VIC
How common is car theft in the Dandenong North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 94 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 Dandenong North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Dandenong North, VIC are Cash/Document (2189), Car Accessories (1941), Personal Property (1816), Jewellery (1374) and Electrical Appliances (1260).
What is the crime rate in Dandenong North, VIC?
Dandenong North, VIC has a crime rate of 1686 reported criminal offences.
Is Dandenong North, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Dandenong North, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,477 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Dandenong North, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Dandenong North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 855 reported offences.
Has crime in the Dandenong North, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 5% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Dandenong North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 331 offenses against persons in Dandenong North, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Dandenong North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 797 property crime offenses in Dandenong North, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Dandenong North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Dandenong North, VIC recorded 83 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Dandenong North (2021)
Dandenong North is a vibrant suburb with 22550 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1436, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.2%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 43.3% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Dandenong North, VIC
If you’re considering living near Dandenong North , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Eumemmerring - 399 offences (0.17462 per 100,000 people)
- Dandenong - 9771 offences (0.32433 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences have generally increased from about 150 to over 200 incidents annually, indicating a rising trend in violent crime.
- Theft consistently dominates property crimes, with yearly figures ranging mostly between 300 and 500 incidents, significantly outnumbering burglary and property damage.
- Assault is the dominant violent crime type, frequently exceeding 160 cases per year and peaking above 200 in recent years, while robbery remains relatively low.
- There was a notable drop in justice procedures offences around 2020, falling from over 100 to about 25-40 in subsequent years, suggesting changes in enforcement or reporting.
- High and sustained levels of theft and assault highlight ongoing public safety concerns, emphasizing the need for targeted crime prevention strategies.
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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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