Crime Rates for Fawkner, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Fawkner (3060) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1230 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,617 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 a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 97.8 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 27.3 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 528.7 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 Fawkner for 2025: B Property and deception offences (693), A Crimes against the person (233), E Justice procedures offences (192).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1724 | 1098 | 1064 | 951 | 1090 | 1346 | 945 | 805 | 936 | 1041 | 1230 |
| A Crimes against the person | 296 | 187 | 186 | 182 | 225 | 246 | 203 | 192 | 193 | 211 | 233 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1084 | 647 | 665 | 546 | 555 | 597 | 412 | 403 | 488 | 550 | 693 |
| C Drug offences | 84 | 46 | 44 | 38 | 43 | 69 | 83 | 34 | 59 | 61 | 47 |
| D Public order and security offences | 48 | 34 | 32 | 54 | 69 | 61 | 44 | 24 | 38 | 46 | 60 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 210 | 183 | 135 | 131 | 198 | 365 | 140 | 119 | 157 | 170 | 192 |
| F Other offences | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 63 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 1230 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 6640 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 140 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 140 | 99 | 41.41% |
| Robbery In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Robbery. | 6 | 11 | -45.45% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 27 | 52 | -48.08% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 22 | 13 | 69.23% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 38 | 36 | 5.56% |
| Arson In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Arson. | 11 | 14 | -21.43% |
| Property damage In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 108 reported cases of Property damage. | 108 | 92 | 17.39% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 56 | 69 | -18.84% |
| Theft In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 466 reported cases of Theft. | 466 | 302 | 54.30% |
| Deception In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Deception. | 52 | 73 | -28.77% |
| 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 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 6 | 4 | 50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 41 | 53 | -22.64% |
| 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 33 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 33 | 27 | 22.22% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 7 | 9 | -22.22% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 20 | 9 | 122.22% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 45 | 43 | 4.65% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 147 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 147 | 127 | 15.75% |
| 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 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 5 | 2 | 150.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Fawkner, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes show fluctuations but a general declining trend in property and deception offences from 2015 to 2025.
- Crimes against the person show variability, peaking in 2015 (e.g., Assaults at 140) and again rising in 2025 (Assaults at 140).
- Drug offences and public order offences remain relatively low and stable with minor variations.
- Justice procedures offences, particularly breaches of orders, show high numbers with a peak in 2020 (332) and a decline thereafter.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, with 466 incidents in 2025, down from 506 in 2015.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most serious violent crime, reaching 140 incidents in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) are notably high, with 147 in 2025, marking significant enforcement challenges.
- Property damage (B20) remains consistently high, with 108 cases in 2025.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Breaches of orders dropped sharply from 332 in 2020 to 147 in 2025.
- Theft dropped significantly from 506 in 2015 to 279 in 2023, then rose to 466 by 2025.
- Burglary declined markedly from 188 in 2015 to 39 in 2022, then fluctuated around mid-50s by 2025.
- Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour (A70) dropped steeply from 66 in 2015 to 19 in 2018, then rose again to 52 in 2024 before falling to 27 in 2025.
- Arson (B10) peaked at 21 in 2016 but dropped to as low as 2 in 2020 and 2022, rising slightly to 11 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes dominate overall crime figures, particularly theft and burglary, indicating ongoing risks to property security.
- Violent crimes such as assault remain persistently high, showing sustained safety concerns for personal security.
- Deception offences show a significant drop from 256 in 2015 to 52 in 2018, but increased back to 73 in 2024, suggesting fluctuations in fraud or related crimes.
- Public order offences generally decreased over time, indicating possible improvements in community order or enforcement.
- Drug-related offences remain relatively low compared to other categories, with drug use and possession highest at 70 in 2021 but dropping to 41 by 2025.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Fawkner (2021)
Fawkner is a vibrant suburb with 14274 residents. 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 residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Common FAQ about Fawkner, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Fawkner, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 75 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Fawkner, VIC are Cash/Document (1594), Car Accessories (1429), Personal Property (1041), Jewellery (917) and Electrical Appliances (667).
What is the crime rate in Fawkner, VIC?
Fawkner, VIC has a crime rate of 1230 reported criminal offences.
Is Fawkner, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Fawkner, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 8,617 offenses per 100,000 people is lower 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 693 reported offences.
Has crime in the Fawkner, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 9% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Fawkner, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 233 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 Jun, there were 641 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 Jun, Fawkner, VIC recorded 47 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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