Crime Rates for Devon Meadows, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Devon Meadows (3977) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 95 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 6,125 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Devon Meadows, VIC in 2021 was 1,551. In the last 10 years, Devon Meadows, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 141 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 59.7 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 110.8 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 Devon Meadows for 2025: B Property and deception offences (36), A Crimes against the person (28), E Justice procedures offences (27).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 67 | 82 | 96 | 81 | 66 | 62 | 54 | 71 | 76 | 95 |
| A Crimes against the person | 10 | 10 | 25 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 28 |
| B Property and deception offences | 31 | 44 | 51 | 45 | 56 | 28 | 33 | 22 | 31 | 39 | 36 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 4 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 27 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 95 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 416 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 11 | 5 | 120.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 14 | 3 | 366.67% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Arson In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Property damage. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Theft. | 18 | 30 | -40.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Deception. | 6 | 0 | 600.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 8 | -100.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 26 | 7 | 271.43% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Crime levels fluctuate over the years without a consistent upward or downward trend.
- Notable increases in total crimes in 2025 and 2024, especially in some categories.
- Some crime types show sporadic spikes rather than steady trends.
2. Most common and serious crime types with numbers:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, peaking at 30 incidents in 2024 and remaining high in other years (e.g., 28 in 2019, 20 in 2018).
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) also frequent, with a high of 20 in 2017 and 18 in 2019.
- Breaches of orders (E20) increased notably to 26 in 2025 from lower counts in previous years.
- Assault and related offences (A20) range from 3 to 11 annually, with a peak of 11 in 2025.
- Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour (A70) shows a significant spike in 2025 with 14 incidents.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Assault rose sharply from 5 (2024) to 11 (2025).
- Stalking and harassment jumped from 3 (2024) to 14 (2025).
- Theft dropped from 30 (2024) to 6 (2023), then rose again to 18 (2025).
- Burglary peaked at 20 in 2017, dropped to 4 in 2024, then rose to 8 in 2025.
- Weapons offences fell dramatically from 14 (2020) to 1 (2025).
- Breaches of orders surged from 7 (2024) to 26 (2025).
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) consistently outnumber violent crimes, indicating property crime is the predominant issue.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) remain relatively low, with robbery nearly absent except for 1-2 incidents in 2019-2020.
- The spike in breaches of orders suggests growing issues with compliance to legal directives.
- Weapons offences have declined considerably since 2020, potentially indicating improved public safety regarding weapons.
- Drug offences remain low but showed a slight increase in drug use/possession in 2024.
- Overall, property-related offences drive crime fluctuations more than violent crimes.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Devon Meadows (2021)
Devon Meadows is a quiet suburb with around 1551 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1790, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.3%. A majority of residents (74.6%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Devon Meadows, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Devon Meadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 3 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 Devon Meadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Devon Meadows, VIC are Power Tools (106), Tools (86), Car Accessories (76), Cash/Document (76) and Electrical Appliances (64).
What is the crime rate in Devon Meadows, VIC?
Devon Meadows, VIC has a crime rate of 95 reported criminal offences.
Is Devon Meadows, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Devon Meadows, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 6,125 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Devon Meadows, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Devon Meadows, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 36 reported offences.
Has crime in the Devon Meadows, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Devon Meadows, VIC have increased by 44% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Devon Meadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 28 offenses against persons in Devon Meadows, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Devon Meadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 30 property crime offenses in Devon Meadows, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Devon Meadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Devon Meadows, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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