Crime Rates for Dandenong South, VIC
⇌ Compare Dandenong South with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Dandenong South (3175) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3108 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 2,486,400 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Dandenong South, VIC in 2021 was 125. In the last 10 years, Dandenong South, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 0.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 4.2 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 South for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2620), A Crimes against the person (214), E Justice procedures offences (101).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1660 | 3572 | 2205 | 1795 | 2201 | 1860 | 3302 | 1666 | 1721 | 2548 | 3108 |
| A Crimes against the person | 87 | 236 | 151 | 155 | 236 | 168 | 178 | 230 | 196 | 199 | 214 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1487 | 3031 | 1813 | 1386 | 1665 | 1399 | 2790 | 1207 | 1313 | 2013 | 2620 |
| C Drug offences | 40 | 75 | 52 | 73 | 93 | 49 | 61 | 50 | 74 | 144 | 94 |
| D Public order and security offences | 27 | 101 | 110 | 90 | 78 | 67 | 43 | 36 | 58 | 101 | 75 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 19 | 128 | 71 | 82 | 126 | 115 | 136 | 141 | 80 | 75 | 101 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 62 | 94 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 4 |
In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 3108 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 20724 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 108 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 108 | 128 | -15.63% |
| Robbery In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Robbery. | 19 | 3 | 533.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 30 | 20 | 50.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 23 | 30 | -23.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 34 | 18 | 88.89% |
| Arson In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Arson. | 19 | 19 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 194 reported cases of Property damage. | 194 | 178 | 8.99% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 348 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 348 | 268 | 29.85% |
| Theft In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 1928 reported cases of Theft. | 1928 | 1446 | 33.33% |
| Deception In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 131 reported cases of Deception. | 131 | 102 | 28.43% |
| Bribery In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 16 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 9 | 8 | 12.50% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 69 | 128 | -46.09% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 40 | 47 | -14.89% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 14 | 16 | -12.50% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 20 | 35 | -42.86% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 55 | 41 | 34.15% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 46 | 34 | 35.29% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 16 | -87.50% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
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 Dandenong South, VIC
How common is car theft in the Dandenong South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 153 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 South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Dandenong South, VIC are Tools (2839), Car Accessories (2234), Power Tools (1996), Electrical Appliances (1917) and Cash/Document (935).
What is the crime rate in Dandenong South, VIC?
Dandenong South, VIC has a crime rate of 3108 reported criminal offences.
Is Dandenong South, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Dandenong South, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,486,400 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Dandenong South, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Dandenong South, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2620 reported offences.
Has crime in the Dandenong South, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Dandenong South, VIC have increased by 67% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Dandenong South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 214 offenses against persons in Dandenong South, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Dandenong South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2489 property crime offenses in Dandenong South, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Dandenong South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 94 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Dandenong South (2021)
Dandenong South is a quiet suburb with around 125 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of 1.4 people. The median household weekly income is $821, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.9%. While 53.8% 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
- Crime rates show a general decline from 2015 to recent years, with some fluctuations in property and violent offences.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking in 2021 with 2322 incidents and decreasing notably thereafter to 1928 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences dominate violent crimes, increasing from 42 in 2015 to a peak around 2019-2025 range of 73-144 incidents annually.
- Burglary experienced a major drop from 729 cases in 2016 to 348 in 2025, indicating improved property security or reporting changes.
- Despite some spikes, the overall trend suggests moderate improvements in safety, though theft remains a significant concern.
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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