Crime Rates for Fawkner, VIC
⇌ Compare Fawkner with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Fawkner (3060) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2304 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 16,141 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Fawkner, VIC in 2021 was 14,274. In the last 10 years, Fawkner, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 49.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 15.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 269.3 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 Fawkner for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1263), A Crimes against the person (460), E Justice procedures offences (420).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1875 | 2161 | 1770 | 2100 | 2418 | 2478 | 1708 | 1668 | 1999 | 2127 | 2304 |
| A Crimes against the person | 344 | 343 | 339 | 415 | 456 | 457 | 431 | 347 | 418 | 426 | 460 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1132 | 1337 | 1098 | 1184 | 1141 | 1047 | 800 | 885 | 1007 | 1189 | 1263 |
| C Drug offences | 78 | 86 | 83 | 67 | 132 | 166 | 95 | 68 | 157 | 106 | 68 |
| D Public order and security offences | 59 | 48 | 74 | 113 | 139 | 126 | 62 | 59 | 88 | 111 | 87 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 260 | 346 | 172 | 321 | 549 | 545 | 272 | 286 | 327 | 283 | 420 |
| F Other offences | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 137 | 48 | 23 | 2 | 12 | 6 |
In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 2304 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 12083 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 274 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 274 | 204 | 34.31% |
| Robbery In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Robbery. | 12 | 17 | -29.41% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 53 | 76 | -30.26% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 37 | 38 | -2.63% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 84 | 91 | -7.69% |
| Arson In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Arson. | 15 | 31 | -51.61% |
| Property damage In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 202 reported cases of Property damage. | 202 | 208 | -2.88% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 112 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 112 | 120 | -6.67% |
| Theft In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 819 reported cases of Theft. | 819 | 695 | 17.84% |
| Deception In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 115 reported cases of Deception. | 115 | 135 | -14.81% |
| Bribery In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 15 | -93.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 67 | 88 | -23.86% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 49 | 59 | -16.95% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 7 | 23 | -69.57% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 31 | 27 | 14.81% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 79 | 89 | -11.24% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 341 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 341 | 194 | 75.77% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 6 | 10 | -40.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
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 Fawkner, VIC
How common is car theft in the Fawkner, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 55 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 Fawkner, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Fawkner, VIC are Cash/Document (1608), Car Accessories (1419), Personal Property (1049), Jewellery (861) and Electrical Appliances (617).
What is the crime rate in Fawkner, VIC?
Fawkner, VIC has a crime rate of 2304 reported criminal offences.
Is Fawkner, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Fawkner, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 16,141 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Fawkner, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Fawkner, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1263 reported offences.
Has crime in the Fawkner, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 7% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Fawkner, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 460 offenses against persons in Fawkner, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Fawkner, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1148 property crime offenses in Fawkner, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Fawkner, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Fawkner, VIC recorded 68 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Fawkner (2021)
Fawkner is a vibrant suburb with 14274 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1428, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.9%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 48.4% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences have generally increased, peaking in 2025 at 274 incidents from a low of 174 in 2015.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, showing fluctuations with a notable rise from around 586 cases in 2015 to 819 in 2025, despite some declines mid-period.
- Assault remains the primary violent crime category, consistently surpassing other violent offences like robbery and stalking.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders, surging dramatically around 2019-2020 with over 500 cases, then declining but still elevated compared to earlier years.
- The data indicates increasing safety concerns, particularly due to rising violent assaults and theft, alongside persistent issues with order breaches affecting overall community security.
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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