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Crime Rates for Dandenong, VIC

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As of the March 2026 data release, The Dandenong (3175) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 19316 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 64,115 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 seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 15.5 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 3.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 60.1 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 Dandenong for 2025: B Property and deception offences (9898), E Justice procedures offences (4325), A Crimes against the person (3179).

Crime offences in Dandenong, VIC from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total815517862155971495415392155131272613519149941704719316
A Crimes against the person11932677259524002373218822262364233126853179
B Property and deception offences33648106665468427129590059315875709290769898
C Drug offences58012221218112311721138823103710929801013
D Public order and security offences8951840187017021573115493711981015838852
E Justice procedures offences20723963321728183113274824132971343834284325
F Other offences5154436932238539674264049

In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 19316 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 75867 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeoffences (2025)offences (2024)Changes(%)
Assault and related offences
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 1777 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
177716726.28%
Robbery
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 169 reported cases of Robbery.
169186-9.14%
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 501 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
50131857.55%
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 152 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
1521445.56%
crimes against the person
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 580 reported cases of crimes against the person.
58036558.90%
Arson
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of Arson.
935569.09%
Property damage
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 1610 reported cases of Property damage.
1610129624.23%
Burglary/Break and enter
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 1025 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
102585320.16%
Theft
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 6612 reported cases of Theft.
6612597810.61%
Deception
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 558 reported cases of Deception.
558894-37.58%
Bribery
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery.
000.00%
Drug dealing and trafficking
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
4064-37.50%
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
56535.66%
Drug use and possession
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 917 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
9178636.26%
Other drug offences
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences.
000.00%
Weapons and explosives offences
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 506 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
506543-6.81%
Disorderly and offensive conduct
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 190 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
1901786.74%
Public nuisance offences
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 151 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
15111432.46%
Public security offences
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public security offences.
5366.67%
Justice procedures
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 420 reported cases of Justice procedures.
420443-5.19%
Breaches of orders
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 3905 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
3905298530.82%
Regulatory driving offences
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.
000.00%
Transport regulation offences
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
332250.00%
Other government regulatory offences
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
38-62.50%
Miscellaneous offences
In 2025, Dandenong, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
131030.00%

Overview

No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), people in 2021

Crime 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, VIC

  • How common is car theft in the Dandenong, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 480 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Dandenong, VIC are Cash/Document (11341), Car Accessories (8449), Personal Property (6723), Electrical Appliances (3890) and Cigarettes/Liquor (3496).

  • What is the crime rate in Dandenong, VIC?

    Dandenong, VIC has a crime rate of 19316 reported criminal offences.

  • Is Dandenong, VIC a safe suburb?

    Based on official statistics, Dandenong, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 64,115 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 9898 reported offences.

  • Has crime in the Dandenong, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates in Dandenong, VIC have increased by 25% compared to five years ago.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Dandenong, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 3179 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 Dec, there were 9340 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 Dec, Dandenong, VIC recorded 1013 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.

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AI Analysis

  • Over the last decade, overall crime rates show fluctuations with notable increases in assaults and breaches of orders, while some offences like drug dealing have declined.
  • Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking significantly from 2015 through the early 2020s before stabilizing at higher levels by 2025.
  • Assault and related offences constitute the primary violent crime type, showing a marked upward trend over the period, nearly doubling from 2015 to 2025.
  • Breaches of orders experienced a major spike between 2015 and 2025, rising sharply from under 2,000 to nearly 4,000 incidents.
  • The data indicates growing challenges for public safety, driven mainly by increasing violent offences and property crime rates, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.

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Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics

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