Crime Rates for Derrimut, VIC
⇌ Compare Derrimut with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Derrimut (3026) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1607 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 18,576 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Derrimut, VIC in 2021 was 8,651. In the last 10 years, Derrimut, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 80.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 8.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 360.5 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 Derrimut for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1185), A Crimes against the person (174), C Drug offences (103).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 487 | 1156 | 1147 | 1272 | 1403 | 1653 | 1421 | 1108 | 1136 | 1323 | 1607 |
| A Crimes against the person | 52 | 128 | 220 | 223 | 170 | 132 | 181 | 225 | 159 | 175 | 174 |
| B Property and deception offences | 372 | 874 | 739 | 859 | 1071 | 1215 | 870 | 653 | 786 | 970 | 1185 |
| C Drug offences | 34 | 41 | 43 | 27 | 28 | 76 | 57 | 46 | 32 | 40 | 103 |
| D Public order and security offences | 19 | 47 | 41 | 35 | 40 | 68 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 33 | 42 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 10 | 66 | 104 | 128 | 92 | 108 | 274 | 148 | 129 | 101 | 103 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 54 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 1607 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 9594 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 89 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 89 | 84 | 5.95% |
| Robbery In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Robbery. | 18 | 11 | 63.64% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 24 | 24 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 19 | 21 | -9.52% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 24 | 35 | -31.43% |
| Arson In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Arson. | 4 | 7 | -42.86% |
| Property damage In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 92 reported cases of Property damage. | 92 | 87 | 5.75% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 240 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 240 | 149 | 61.07% |
| Theft In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 781 reported cases of Theft. | 781 | 660 | 18.33% |
| Deception In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 68 reported cases of Deception. | 68 | 67 | 1.49% |
| Bribery In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 13 | 2 | 550.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 90 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 90 | 34 | 164.71% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 16 | 9 | 77.78% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 22 | 9 | 144.44% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 4 | 15 | -73.33% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 36 | 27 | 33.33% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 67 | 74 | -9.46% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), 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 Derrimut, VIC
How common is car theft in the Derrimut, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 74 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 Derrimut, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Derrimut, VIC are Car Accessories (1124), Power Tools (726), Cash/Document (720), Tools (667) and Electrical Appliances (651).
What is the crime rate in Derrimut, VIC?
Derrimut, VIC has a crime rate of 1607 reported criminal offences.
Is Derrimut, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Derrimut, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 18,576 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Derrimut, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Derrimut, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1185 reported offences.
Has crime in the Derrimut, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 3% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Derrimut, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 174 offenses against persons in Derrimut, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Derrimut, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1117 property crime offenses in Derrimut, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Derrimut, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Derrimut, VIC recorded 103 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Derrimut (2021)
Derrimut is a quiet suburb with around 8651 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 65.2% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.6 people. The median household weekly income is $2272, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 47.6% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Derrimut, VIC
If you’re considering living near Derrimut , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Albanvale - 487 offences (0.08633 per 100,000 people)
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- Sunshine West - 2751 offences (0.14829 per 100,000 people)
- Deer Park - 3033 offences (0.16715 per 100,000 people)
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- Ravenhall - 1668 offences (0.72680 per 100,000 people)
- Laverton North - 1608 offences (13.51261 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime exhibits fluctuations with notable rises in assault and theft over the past decade, peaking around 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently higher than burglary and property damage, with a significant increase from 247 in 2015 to 781 in 2025.
- Assault is the leading violent crime, ranging from a low of 34 in 2015 to highs near 119 in 2022 and 89 in 2025.
- A major spike occurred in theft between 2022 and 2025, almost doubling, while breaches of orders sharply declined after 2021.
- These trends suggest increasing challenges in property-related crimes and personal safety concerns despite some improvement in public order offences.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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