Crime Rates for Gowanbrae, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Gowanbrae (3043) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 67 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 2,255 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 seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 594.2 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 78.2 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 371.4 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 Gowanbrae for 2025: B Property and deception offences (48), A Crimes against the person (14), E Justice procedures offences (4).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 132 | 87 | 76 | 91 | 79 | 109 | 86 | 77 | 70 | 65 | 67 |
| A Crimes against the person | 3 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 31 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 14 |
| B Property and deception offences | 80 | 59 | 51 | 35 | 32 | 60 | 40 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 48 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D Public order and security offences | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 46 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 4 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 67 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 518 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Robbery In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 8 | 3 | 166.67% |
| 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 1 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Arson In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Property damage. | 7 | 7 | 0.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Theft. | 36 | 25 | 44.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Deception. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| 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 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 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 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 4 | 21 | -80.95% |
| 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% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Crime counts fluctuate yearly with no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Property and deception offences consistently dominate total crime numbers.
- Some crime categories show spikes in specific years (e.g., 2015 burglary, 2022 drug dealing).
2. Most common and serious crime types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, ranging from 19 (2019) to 37 (2016 & 2015) incidents annually.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) is the second most frequent property crime, peaking at 37 in 2015, dropping sharply to 2 in 2024 and 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20), a serious violent crime, ranged mostly between 2 to 11 annually, with a peak of 11 in 2020.
- Breaches of orders (E20) show significant counts, peaking at 45 in 2015 and fluctuating thereafter.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Burglary dropped drastically from 37 in 2015 to 2 in 2024 and 2025.
- Drug dealing and trafficking (C10) spiked to 11 in 2022 from mostly zero in other years.
- Other crimes against the person surged to 24 in 2019 from single digits in surrounding years.
- Breaches of orders decreased sharply from 45 in 2015 to single digits in following years, but rose again to 21 in 2024.
- Assault peaked at 11 in 2020, more than double most other years.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) are far more prevalent than violent crimes overall.
- Violent crimes such as assault remain relatively low but had a notable spike in 2020.
- Drug-related offences saw a significant increase in drug dealing in 2022, indicating possible emerging drug activity.
- Breaches of orders remain a persistent issue, suggesting ongoing challenges in compliance with legal restrictions.
- Robbery is rare, with only one incident recorded in 2022 in the 10-year period.
- Stalking and harassment (A70) increased notably in 2025 to 8 incidents from lower counts in prior years.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community 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 residents (73%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Gowanbrae, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Gowanbrae, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Gowanbrae, VIC are Tools (286), Personal Property (234), Power Tools (190), Cash/Document (162) and Electrical Appliances (162).
What is the crime rate in Gowanbrae, VIC?
Gowanbrae, VIC has a crime rate of 67 reported criminal offences.
Is Gowanbrae, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Gowanbrae, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 2,255 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 48 reported offences.
Has crime in the Gowanbrae, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 39% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Gowanbrae, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 14 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 Jun, there were 45 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 Jun, Gowanbrae, VIC recorded 1 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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