Crime Rates for Donnybrook, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Donnybrook (3064) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 512 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 24,381 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 32.3 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 8.1 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 140 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 Donnybrook for 2025: B Property and deception offences (339), A Crimes against the person (94), E Justice procedures offences (63).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 53 | 41 | 55 | 99 | 61 | 144 | 138 | 161 | 338 | 512 |
| A Crimes against the person | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 62 | 94 |
| B Property and deception offences | 18 | 40 | 29 | 43 | 55 | 51 | 101 | 106 | 132 | 202 | 339 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| D Public order and security offences | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 62 | 63 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 512 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 1116 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 65 | 37 | 75.68% |
| 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 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 15 | 17 | -11.76% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 13 | 7 | 85.71% |
| Arson In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Property damage. | 57 | 19 | 200.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 68 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 68 | 45 | 51.11% |
| Theft In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 191 reported cases of Theft. | 191 | 125 | 52.80% |
| Deception In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Deception. | 20 | 10 | 100.00% |
| 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 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 6 | 6 | 0.00% |
| 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 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| 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 5 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 58 | 59 | -1.69% |
| 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 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crime incidents show a sharp increase in 2025 compared to previous years, especially since 2023.
- From 2015 to 2022, most crime categories had relatively low and stable numbers.
- A noticeable upward trend starts around 2023, intensifying significantly in 2024 and peaking in 2025.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (2025 data):
- Theft: 191 incidents (highest single category count overall).
- Burglary/Break and enter: 68 incidents.
- Assault and related offences: 65 incidents.
- Property damage: 57 incidents.
- Breaches of orders: 58 incidents.
- Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour: 15 incidents.
- These represent the bulk of both volume and serious safety concerns.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Assault and related offences rose dramatically from 12 in 2023 to 37 in 2024, then surged to 65 in 2025.
- Theft increased steadily from 11 in 2015 to 82 in 2023, then jumped sharply to 125 in 2024 and 191 in 2025.
- Burglary rose from 3 in 2015 to 33 in 2023, then increased further to 45 in 2024 and 68 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders spiked from 3 in 2023 to 59 in 2024 and remained high at 58 in 2025.
- Property damage more than tripled from 15 in 2023 to 19 in 2024 and surged to 57 in 2025.
- Stalking and harassment jumped from 2 in 2023 to 17 in 2024 before slightly dropping to 15 in 2025.
- Other crime categories generally show stable or low counts with occasional minor fluctuations.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property and deception offences dominate total crime, especially theft, burglary, and property damage, indicating rising property crime risks.
- Crimes against the person (e.g., assault) have increased notably since 2023, indicating growing violent crime concerns.
- Robbery remains nonexistent throughout all years, suggesting limited prevalence of this violent crime type.
- Drug offences remain low and stable, with minor increases in drug use/possession.
- Public order offences show low and stable numbers, not contributing significantly to overall crime burden.
- The large rise in breaches of orders in 2024-2025 may reflect increased enforcement or compliance issues.
- Overall, the significant surge in both violent and property crimes in 2024-2025 indicates a marked decline in local safety conditions in Donnybrook, VIC.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community 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 residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Common FAQ about Donnybrook, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Donnybrook, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 24 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Donnybrook, VIC are Timber/Build Mat (418), Electrical Appliances (284), Tools (258), Power Tools (218) and Car Accessories (214).
What is the crime rate in Donnybrook, VIC?
Donnybrook, VIC has a crime rate of 512 reported criminal offences.
Is Donnybrook, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Donnybrook, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 24,381 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 339 reported offences.
Has crime in the Donnybrook, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Donnybrook, VIC have increased by 739% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Donnybrook, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 94 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 Jun, there were 319 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 Jun, Donnybrook, VIC recorded 8 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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