Crime Rates for Darebin City Council, VIC

As of Year 2025 Sep The Darebin City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 18366 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,362 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Darebin City Council, VIC in 2021 was 148,570. In the last 10 years, Darebin City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no 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 Darebin City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (13025), A Crimes against the person (1889), E Justice procedures offences (1663).

Crime offences in Darebin City Council, VIC from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total016371155351507314497158371334712461133991615818366
A Crimes against the person01609163316801606192017341619164418431889
B Property and deception offences01181311086106121008792017866730987381114813025
C Drug offences08976566906511261107311748879041009
D Public order and security offences0752730676661767768695659593754
E Justice procedures offences01275141013941475168716551584145216541663
F Other offences025202117100125180191626

In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 18366 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 100885 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeoffences (2025)offences (2024)Changes(%)
Homicide and related offences
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
5425.00% (4)
Assault and related offences
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 1056 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
10569698.98% (969)
Sexual offences
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 168 reported cases of Sexual offences.
168283-40.64% (283)
Abduction and related offences
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
2913123.08% (13)
Robbery
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 123 reported cases of Robbery.
123135-8.89% (135)
Blackmail and extortion
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
812-33.33% (12)
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 330 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
33029312.63% (293)
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 170 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
17013426.87% (134)
Arson
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 101 reported cases of Arson.
1017142.25% (71)
Property damage
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 1350 reported cases of Property damage.
1350120611.94% (1206)
Burglary/Break and enter
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 1572 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
1572131419.63% (1314)
Theft
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 9059 reported cases of Theft.
9059752820.34% (7528)
Deception
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 943 reported cases of Deception.
9431029-8.36% (1029)
Drug dealing and trafficking
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 86 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
86118-27.12% (118)
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
755438.89% (54)
Drug use and possession
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 848 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
84873215.85% (732)
Weapons and explosives offences
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 497 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
49738030.79% (380)
Disorderly and offensive conduct
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 139 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
1391306.92% (130)
Public nuisance offences
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 118 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
1188145.68% (81)
Public security offences
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences.
02-100.00% (2)
Justice procedures
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 266 reported cases of Justice procedures.
2662439.47% (243)
Breaches of orders
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 1397 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
13971411-0.99% (1411)
Regulatory driving offences
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.
10100.00% (0)
Transport regulation offences
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
136116.67% (6)
Other government regulatory offences
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
78-12.50% (8)
Miscellaneous offences
In 2025, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
52150.00% (2)

Overview

No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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.

FAQ About Crime in Darebin City Council, VIC

  • How common is car theft in the Darebin City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 1228 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 3 offense(s) every day.

  • What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Darebin City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Darebin City Council, VIC are Cash/Document (27436), Personal Property (24202), Car Accessories (17760), Electrical Appliances (13698) and Jewellery (12869).

  • What is the crime rate in Darebin City Council, VIC?

    Darebin City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 18366 reported criminal offences.

  • Is Darebin City Council, VIC a safe suburb?

    Based on official statistics, Darebin City Council, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,362 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.

  • What is the most common crime in Darebin City Council, VIC?

    In 2025, the most common crime type in Darebin City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 13025 reported offences.

  • Has crime in the Darebin City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates in Darebin City Council, VIC have increased by 16% compared to five years ago.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Darebin City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 1889 offenses against persons in Darebin City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.

  • What is the rate of property crime in Darebin City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 12082 property crime offenses in Darebin City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in Darebin City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, Darebin City Council, VIC recorded 1009 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.

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Safest Suburbs in Darebin City Council, VIC

If you’re considering living near Darebin City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.

  • Macleod - 370 offences ( per 100,000 people)
  • Kingsbury - 375 offences ( per 100,000 people)
  • Thornbury - 1695 offences ( per 100,000 people)
  • Northcote - 1907 offences ( per 100,000 people)
  • Reservoir - 5856 offences ( per 100,000 people)
  • Preston - 6932 offences ( per 100,000 people)

*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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