Crime Rates for Derrimut, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Derrimut (3026) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 798 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,224 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 151.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 17 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 720.9 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 (586), A Crimes against the person (92), E Justice procedures offences (52).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 600 | 536 | 642 | 701 | 842 | 710 | 554 | 583 | 640 | 798 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 66 | 91 | 130 | 85 | 66 | 88 | 108 | 89 | 83 | 92 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 448 | 355 | 415 | 540 | 624 | 435 | 331 | 394 | 465 | 586 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 26 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 21 | 49 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 38 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 19 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 35 | 48 | 66 | 47 | 53 | 140 | 68 | 70 | 52 | 52 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 798 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 4593 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 47 | 38 | 23.68% |
| Robbery In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Robbery. | 10 | 4 | 150.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 12 | 12 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 11 | 10 | 10.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 12 | 19 | -36.84% |
| Arson In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Property damage. | 47 | 43 | 9.30% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 119 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 119 | 70 | 70.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 390 reported cases of Theft. | 390 | 311 | 25.40% |
| Deception In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Deception. | 27 | 38 | -28.95% |
| Bribery In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 45 | 18 | 150.00% |
| 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 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 7 | 5 | 40.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 9 | 5 | 80.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 3 | 7 | -57.14% |
| 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 20 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 20 | 14 | 42.86% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 32 | 38 | -15.79% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Derrimut, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 1 | -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 | 1 | -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 Sep), 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 Sep, there were 71 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 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Derrimut, VIC are Car Accessories (1097), Cash/Document (754), Power Tools (704), Tools (671) and Electrical Appliances (669).
What is the crime rate in Derrimut, VIC?
Derrimut, VIC has a crime rate of 798 reported criminal offences.
Is Derrimut, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Derrimut, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,224 offenses per 100,000 people is lower 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 586 reported offences.
Has crime in the Derrimut, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 5% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Derrimut, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 92 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 Sep, there were 559 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 Sep, Derrimut, VIC recorded 49 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 - 243 offences (0.04308 per 100,000 people)
- Burnside - 251 offences (0.04328 per 100,000 people)
- Cairnlea - 436 offences (0.04343 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine West - 1421 offences (0.07660 per 100,000 people)
- Deer Park - 1493 offences (0.08228 per 100,000 people)
- Ardeer - 368 offences (0.11609 per 100,000 people)
- Albion - 520 offences (0.11998 per 100,000 people)
- Ravenhall - 831 offences (0.36209 per 100,000 people)
- Laverton North - 794 offences (6.67227 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, crime rates show fluctuating trends with some categories peaking mid-period and others stabilizing or declining recently.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently recording the highest counts, ranging roughly from 219 to 453 incidents annually.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime, with numbers varying between 32 and 59, showing intermittent rises and falls.
- A major spike occurred in deception offences around 2019-2020, reaching up to 87 before dropping sharply afterward.
- Despite fluctuations, the high volume of theft and assaults underscores ongoing safety challenges, warranting focused preventive measures.
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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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