Crime Rates for Dandenong South, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Dandenong South (3175) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1510 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 1,208,000 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 a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 2 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 0.1 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 9.6 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 Dandenong South for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1229), A Crimes against the person (106), C Drug offences (77).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 906 | 2047 | 1664 | 849 | 1051 | 1047 | 1458 | 940 | 926 | 1093 | 1510 |
| A Crimes against the person | 91 | 117 | 82 | 67 | 108 | 97 | 96 | 88 | 126 | 88 | 106 |
| B Property and deception offences | 759 | 1757 | 1472 | 639 | 812 | 805 | 1210 | 698 | 692 | 884 | 1229 |
| C Drug offences | 11 | 61 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 39 | 36 | 22 | 32 | 45 | 77 |
| D Public order and security offences | 20 | 54 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 38 | 23 | 16 | 26 | 45 | 39 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 24 | 57 | 38 | 42 | 59 | 60 | 58 | 76 | 50 | 31 | 51 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 35 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 1510 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 10957 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 56 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 56 | 57 | -1.75% |
| Robbery In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Robbery. | 8 | 1 | 700.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 13 | 8 | 62.50% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 12 | 15 | -20.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 17 | 7 | 142.86% |
| Arson In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Arson. | 9 | 8 | 12.50% |
| Property damage In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 95 reported cases of Property damage. | 95 | 71 | 33.80% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 135 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 135 | 123 | 9.76% |
| Theft In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 934 reported cases of Theft. | 934 | 641 | 45.71% |
| Deception In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Deception. | 56 | 41 | 36.59% |
| 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 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 67 | 39 | 71.79% |
| 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 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 13 | 22 | -40.91% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 8 | 14 | -42.86% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 16 | 9 | 77.78% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 24 | 20 | 20.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 27 | 11 | 145.45% |
| 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 8 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 8 | 0 | 800.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- General downward trend in total crimes from 2015 to 2025, with some fluctuations.
- Property and deception offences show a significant decline after peaks around 2016-2017.
- Crimes against the person remain relatively stable but with moderate year-to-year variation.
- Drug offences mostly low and stable except a spike in drug manufacture in 2016.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (2025 figures):
- Theft: 934 incidents (highest overall crime count).
- Burglary/Break and enter: 135 incidents.
- Property damage: 95 incidents.
- Assault and related offences: 56 incidents.
- Deception: 56 incidents.
- Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people: 12 incidents (serious risk).
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Theft peaked sharply in 2016 (1310) and dropped significantly by 2024 (641), then rose again in 2025 (934).
- Burglary dropped drastically after 2017 (310) to 58 in 2022, then increased steadily to 135 in 2025.
- Property damage peaked in 2017 (97), decreased and somewhat stabilized around 49-95 from 2022-2025.
- Deception offences spiked unusually high in 2017 (373), then normalized below 100 in subsequent years.
- Assault rose from 40 in 2018 to a peak of 73 in 2023, slightly declining afterward.
- Dangerous and negligent acts had an extreme spike in 2016 (47) and generally declined thereafter.
- Breaches of orders surged in 2022 (54) from 11 in 2024 and fluctuated in other years.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate the crime profile, indicating property security is a primary concern.
- Violent crimes such as assault and robbery remain lower in number but with occasional increases, suggesting persistent personal safety risks.
- Robbery incidents are low overall but fluctuated, peaking at 8 in 2025.
- Drug offences remain relatively low, with possession/use higher than trafficking or cultivation.
- Weapons offences varied, highest in 2018 (39), moderating in recent years but still present.
- Public order offences are low but consistent, with disorderly conduct and weapons offences as notable components.
- Justice procedures and breaches of orders indicate ongoing legal system interactions, with breaches peaking in 2022.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community 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 residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Dandenong South, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Dandenong South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 144 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Dandenong South, VIC are Tools (2805), Car Accessories (2105), Electrical Appliances (1979), Power Tools (1974) and Cash/Document (926).
What is the crime rate in Dandenong South, VIC?
Dandenong South, VIC has a crime rate of 1510 reported criminal offences.
Is Dandenong South, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Dandenong South, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 1,208,000 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 1229 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 44% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Dandenong South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 106 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 Jun, there were 1173 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 Jun, Dandenong South, VIC recorded 77 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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