Crime Rates for Gowanbrae, VIC
⇌ Compare Gowanbrae with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Gowanbrae (3043) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 126 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,241 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Gowanbrae, VIC in 2021 was 2,971. In the last 10 years, Gowanbrae, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 297.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 51.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 270.1 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 Gowanbrae for 2025: B Property and deception offences (74), A Crimes against the person (21), E Justice procedures offences (20).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 73 | 190 | 152 | 169 | 194 | 220 | 159 | 147 | 121 | 153 | 126 |
| A Crimes against the person | 4 | 12 | 26 | 47 | 78 | 30 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 21 |
| B Property and deception offences | 65 | 131 | 82 | 63 | 79 | 122 | 96 | 56 | 77 | 84 | 74 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 33 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D Public order and security offences | 1 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 3 | 18 | 35 | 38 | 28 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 44 | 20 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 126 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 929 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 8 | 8 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 11 | 13 | -15.38% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Property damage. | 11 | 16 | -31.25% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Theft. | 56 | 61 | -8.20% |
| Deception In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Deception. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 9 | 0 | 900.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 19 | 42 | -54.76% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Gowanbrae, 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 Gowanbrae, VIC
How common is car theft in the Gowanbrae, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 5 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 Gowanbrae, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Gowanbrae, VIC are Tools (238), Personal Property (236), Power Tools (194), Electrical Appliances (156) and Cash/Document (148).
What is the crime rate in Gowanbrae, VIC?
Gowanbrae, VIC has a crime rate of 126 reported criminal offences.
Is Gowanbrae, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Gowanbrae, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,241 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Gowanbrae, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Gowanbrae, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 74 reported offences.
Has crime in the Gowanbrae, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 43% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Gowanbrae, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 21 offenses against persons in Gowanbrae, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Gowanbrae, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 69 property crime offenses in Gowanbrae, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Gowanbrae, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 2 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Gowanbrae (2021)
Gowanbrae is a quiet suburb with around 2971 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 53.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $2208, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.4%. A majority of people (73%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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AI Analysis
- Overall crime shows fluctuations with some decline in violent crimes like assault between 2019 and 2025, though stalking and harassment have varied widely.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 2016-2021 and maintaining high counts through 2025 compared to burglary and property damage.
- Assault and related offences are the primary violent crime category, showing a general decrease from a high in 2019 to more stable, lower numbers recently.
- A major spike occurred in drug dealing and trafficking in 2022, reaching 22 incidents after previously low or zero counts.
- The data suggests mixed safety trends, with persistent property crime challenges and shifting patterns in violent and drug-related offences impacting overall community safety.
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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