Crime Rates for Delacombe, VIC
⇌ Compare Delacombe with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Delacombe (3356) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 617 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 11,409 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Delacombe, VIC in 2021 was 5,408. In the last 10 years, Delacombe, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 79.5 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 19.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 772.6 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 Delacombe for 2026: B Property and deception offences (376), A Crimes against the person (104), E Justice procedures offences (80).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 546 | 537 | 512 | 528 | 563 | 535 | 569 | 465 | 565 | 694 | 617 |
| A Crimes against the person | 71 | 80 | 61 | 115 | 91 | 89 | 88 | 85 | 87 | 97 | 104 |
| B Property and deception offences | 355 | 371 | 305 | 295 | 303 | 240 | 304 | 241 | 316 | 430 | 376 |
| C Drug offences | 34 | 20 | 31 | 22 | 34 | 49 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 33 | 16 |
| D Public order and security offences | 41 | 12 | 53 | 36 | 45 | 41 | 17 | 16 | 37 | 42 | 40 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 44 | 54 | 62 | 59 | 90 | 103 | 131 | 103 | 109 | 91 | 80 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 617 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 3536 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 67 | 60 | 11.67% |
| Robbery In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 7 | 5 | 40.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 19 | 12 | 58.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 10 | 18 | -44.44% |
| Arson In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson. | 5 | 10 | -50.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Property damage. | 67 | 55 | 21.82% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 69 | 76 | -9.21% |
| Theft In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 214 reported cases of Theft. | 214 | 265 | -19.25% |
| Deception In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Deception. | 21 | 24 | -12.50% |
| Bribery In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 6 | -83.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 14 | 24 | -41.67% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 18 | 40 | -55.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 10 | 0 | 1000.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 12 | 2 | 500.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 14 | 25 | -44.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 66 | 66 | 0.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Delacombe, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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 Delacombe, VIC
How common is car theft in the Delacombe, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 35 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 Delacombe, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Delacombe, VIC are Tools (746), Power Tools (697), Car Accessories (559), Personal Property (508) and Cash/Document (476).
What is the crime rate in Delacombe, VIC?
Delacombe, VIC has a crime rate of 617 reported criminal offences.
Is Delacombe, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Delacombe, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 11,409 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Delacombe, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Delacombe, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 376 reported offences.
Has crime in the Delacombe, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Delacombe, VIC have increased by 15% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Delacombe, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 104 offenses against persons in Delacombe, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Delacombe, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 355 property crime offenses in Delacombe, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Delacombe, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Delacombe, VIC recorded 16 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Delacombe (2021)
Delacombe is a quiet suburb with around 5408 people. While families are part of the community, only about 35.8% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1339, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.2%. A majority of people (84.4%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Delacombe, VIC
If you’re considering living near Delacombe , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Newington - 91 offences (0.04935 per 100,000 people)
- Alfredton - 805 offences (0.06809 per 100,000 people)
- Lake Wendouree - 219 offences (0.07609 per 100,000 people)
- Lake Gardens - 209 offences (0.11605 per 100,000 people)
- Sebastopol - 1522 offences (0.14930 per 100,000 people)
- Redan - 456 offences (0.15200 per 100,000 people)
- Bonshaw - 150 offences (0.15806 per 100,000 people)
- Winter Valley - 589 offences (0.17122 per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat Central - 2952 offences (0.54890 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime levels show fluctuations with no clear consistent upward or downward long-term trend.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 265 incidents in 2025 before declining to 214 in 2026.
- Assault and related offences are the primary violent crimes, increasing notably from the mid-30s in early years to a high of 67 in 2026.
- There was a significant spike in breaches of orders around 2022-2024, reaching up to 97 incidents, followed by a decrease to 66 in 2026.
- The data indicates ongoing challenges in public safety due to persistent levels of assault and theft, despite some reductions in certain offence categories.
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*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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