Crime Rates for Dandenong, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Dandenong (3175) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 9684 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 32,144 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Dandenong, VIC in 2021 was 30,127. In the last 10 years, Dandenong, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 29.1 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 7.7 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 126.6 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (5122), E Justice procedures offences (2067), A Crimes against the person (1564).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7627 | 9270 | 8202 | 7506 | 7455 | 7292 | 7209 | 6495 | 7500 | 7832 | 9684 |
| A Crimes against the person | 1095 | 1461 | 1242 | 1273 | 1165 | 1106 | 1089 | 1152 | 1198 | 1206 | 1564 |
| B Property and deception offences | 3133 | 4066 | 3660 | 3316 | 3498 | 3227 | 2990 | 2782 | 3366 | 4033 | 5122 |
| C Drug offences | 537 | 597 | 605 | 593 | 546 | 583 | 462 | 489 | 578 | 480 | 498 |
| D Public order and security offences | 791 | 1007 | 974 | 845 | 799 | 656 | 485 | 524 | 584 | 456 | 407 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 2024 | 2105 | 1698 | 1450 | 1427 | 1513 | 1131 | 1384 | 1758 | 1641 | 2067 |
| F Other offences | 47 | 34 | 23 | 29 | 20 | 207 | 1052 | 164 | 16 | 16 | 26 |
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 9684 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 39193 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 945 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 945 | 764 | 23.69% |
| Robbery In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 91 reported cases of Robbery. | 91 | 91 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 238 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 238 | 134 | 77.61% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 78 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 78 | 69 | 13.04% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 212 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 212 | 148 | 43.24% |
| Arson In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Arson. | 42 | 28 | 50.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 778 reported cases of Property damage. | 778 | 552 | 40.94% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 488 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 488 | 380 | 28.42% |
| Theft In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 3419 reported cases of Theft. | 3419 | 2710 | 26.16% |
| Deception In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 395 reported cases of Deception. | 395 | 363 | 8.82% |
| Bribery In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 20 | 32 | -37.50% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 22 | 26 | -15.38% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 456 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 456 | 422 | 8.06% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 243 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 243 | 303 | -19.80% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 101 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 101 | 90 | 12.22% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 59 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 59 | 63 | -6.35% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public security offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 234 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 234 | 200 | 17.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 1833 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1833 | 1441 | 27.20% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 17 | 7 | 142.86% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 6 | 6 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Dandenong (2021)
Dandenong is a vibrant suburb with 30127 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1267, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.4%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 30.9% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Dandenong, VIC
If you’re considering living near Dandenong , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Endeavour Hills - 1438 offences (0.05880 per 100,000 people)
- Keysborough - 1889 offences (0.06293 per 100,000 people)
- Dandenong North - 1731 offences (0.07676 per 100,000 people)
- Noble Park - 2757 offences (0.08547 per 100,000 people)
- Noble Park North - 706 offences (0.09494 per 100,000 people)
- Hallam - 1485 offences (0.13078 per 100,000 people)
- Doveton - 1608 offences (0.16745 per 100,000 people)
- Eumemmerring - 445 offences (0.19475 per 100,000 people)
- Dandenong South - 1510 offences (12.08000 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Dandenong, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Dandenong, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 457 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Dandenong, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Dandenong, VIC are Cash/Document (11439), Car Accessories (8071), Personal Property (6810), Electrical Appliances (4128) and Cigarettes/Liquor (3267).
What is the crime rate in Dandenong, VIC?
Dandenong, VIC has a crime rate of 9684 reported criminal offences.
Is Dandenong, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Dandenong, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 32,144 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Dandenong, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Dandenong, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 5122 reported offences.
Has crime in the Dandenong, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Dandenong, VIC have increased by 33% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Dandenong, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1564 offenses against persons in Dandenong, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Dandenong, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 4727 property crime offenses in Dandenong, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Dandenong, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Dandenong, VIC recorded 498 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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