Crime Rates for Donnybrook, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Donnybrook (3064) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 546 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 26,000 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Donnybrook, VIC in 2021 was 2,100. In the last 10 years, Donnybrook, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 28.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 8.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 161.5 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 Donnybrook for 2025: B Property and deception offences (353), A Crimes against the person (102), E Justice procedures offences (69).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 101 | 78 | 146 | 126 | 180 | 402 | 546 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 72 | 102 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 57 | 55 | 111 | 100 | 136 | 247 | 353 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 15 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 73 | 69 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 546 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 1178 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 74 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 74 | 43 | 72.09% |
| Robbery In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 13 | 20 | -35.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 13 | 8 | 62.50% |
| Arson In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 3 | 133.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 60 reported cases of Property damage. | 60 | 23 | 160.87% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 67 | 53 | 26.42% |
| Theft In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 188 reported cases of Theft. | 188 | 155 | 21.29% |
| Deception In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Deception. | 31 | 13 | 138.46% |
| Bribery In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 11 | 5 | 120.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 65 | 71 | -8.45% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
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 Donnybrook, VIC
How common is car theft in the Donnybrook, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 28 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 Donnybrook, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Donnybrook, VIC are Timber/Build Mat (440), Electrical Appliances (300), Tools (270), Power Tools (232) and Car Accessories (225).
What is the crime rate in Donnybrook, VIC?
Donnybrook, VIC has a crime rate of 546 reported criminal offences.
Is Donnybrook, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Donnybrook, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 26,000 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Donnybrook, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Donnybrook, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 353 reported offences.
Has crime in the Donnybrook, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Donnybrook, VIC have increased by 600% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Donnybrook, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 102 offenses against persons in Donnybrook, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Donnybrook, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 322 property crime offenses in Donnybrook, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Donnybrook, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 15 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Donnybrook (2021)
Donnybrook is a quiet suburb with around 2100 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 54.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $2207, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.2%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 44% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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If you’re considering living near Donnybrook , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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AI Analysis
- From 2015 to 2025, overall crime shows a significant upward trend, especially after 2022 across most categories.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, rising sharply from under 50 incidents before 2020 to nearly 190 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime, increasing markedly from single digits pre-2020 to 74 cases by 2025.
- Notable spikes occurred in breaches of orders, escalating from single digits before 2022 to over 70 incidents in 2024, then slightly dropping in 2025.
- The sharp rise in key violent and property crimes indicates growing safety concerns, with increased law enforcement challenges reflected in justice procedure offences.
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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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