Crime Rates for Diggers Rest, VIC
⇌ Compare Diggers Rest with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Diggers Rest (3427) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 902 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 15,911 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Diggers Rest, VIC in 2021 was 5,669. In the last 10 years, Diggers Rest, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 88.6 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 12.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 283.5 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 Diggers Rest for 2025: B Property and deception offences (555), E Justice procedures offences (143), A Crimes against the person (105).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 460 | 629 | 570 | 613 | 622 | 662 | 673 | 793 | 891 | 775 | 902 |
| A Crimes against the person | 54 | 114 | 76 | 69 | 78 | 120 | 109 | 189 | 129 | 109 | 105 |
| B Property and deception offences | 336 | 408 | 362 | 460 | 471 | 267 | 347 | 374 | 423 | 423 | 555 |
| C Drug offences | 22 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 41 | 51 | 52 | 105 | 56 | 37 |
| D Public order and security offences | 16 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 43 | 69 | 63 | 64 | 37 | 62 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 32 | 56 | 94 | 50 | 51 | 177 | 91 | 111 | 170 | 150 | 143 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 902 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 4426 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 57 | 44 | 29.55% |
| Robbery In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Robbery. | 7 | 7 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 20 | 19 | 5.26% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 10 | 24 | -58.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 11 | 15 | -26.67% |
| Arson In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Arson. | 10 | 6 | 66.67% |
| Property damage In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Property damage. | 80 | 76 | 5.26% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 77 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 77 | 71 | 8.45% |
| Theft In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 377 reported cases of Theft. | 377 | 254 | 48.43% |
| Deception In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Deception. | 11 | 16 | -31.25% |
| Bribery In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 6 | 11 | -45.45% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 14 | 5 | 180.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 17 | 40 | -57.50% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 53 | 29 | 82.76% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 15 | 26 | -42.31% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 128 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 128 | 124 | 3.23% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Diggers Rest, 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 Diggers Rest, VIC
How common is car theft in the Diggers Rest, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 30 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 Diggers Rest, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Diggers Rest, VIC are Power Tools (562), Car Accessories (504), Electrical Appliances (480), Tools (400) and Personal Property (360).
What is the crime rate in Diggers Rest, VIC?
Diggers Rest, VIC has a crime rate of 902 reported criminal offences.
Is Diggers Rest, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Diggers Rest, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 15,911 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Diggers Rest, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Diggers Rest, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 555 reported offences.
Has crime in the Diggers Rest, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Diggers Rest, VIC have increased by 36% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Diggers Rest, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 105 offenses against persons in Diggers Rest, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Diggers Rest, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 544 property crime offenses in Diggers Rest, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Diggers Rest, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Diggers Rest, VIC recorded 37 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Diggers Rest (2021)
Diggers Rest is a quiet suburb with around 5669 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1991, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.2%. A majority of people (70.9%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Diggers Rest, VIC
If you’re considering living near Diggers Rest , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Hillside (Melton) - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
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- Sunbury - 5752 offences (0.14805 per 100,000 people)
- Fraser Rise - 1426 offences (0.15675 per 100,000 people)
- Plumpton - 22 offences (0.27848 per 100,000 people)
- Bulla - 327 offences (0.48952 per 100,000 people)
- Melton - 4613 offences (0.58003 per 100,000 people)
- Bonnie Brook - 777 offences (2.33333 per 100,000 people)
- Grangefields - 848 offences (6.42424 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences fluctuated with peaks around 2016-2022, showing a recent decline by 2025; robbery remains low and sporadic.
- Theft consistently dominates property crimes, with numbers rising from mid-2010s to peak near 2019, then dipping but still high in recent years.
- Assault is the dominant violent crime type, with counts mostly above 40 annually since 2017, indicating ongoing safety challenges.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders, jumping sharply around 2019-2023 before slightly decreasing by 2025.
- Overall, persistent high levels of theft and assault alongside order breaches suggest ongoing public safety concerns requiring focused interventions.
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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