Crime Rates for Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC
⇌ Compare Greater Dandenong City Council with another LGAAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Greater Dandenong City Council crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 22148 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 13,999 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC in 2021 was 158,208. In the last 10 years, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no 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 Greater Dandenong City Council for 2026: B Property and deception offences (12275), E Justice procedures offences (3904), A Crimes against the person (3423).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20511 | 20278 | 18305 | 17941 | 19041 | 19074 | 15503 | 18110 | 18858 | 21909 | 22148 |
| A Crimes against the person | 2918 | 3191 | 3229 | 2807 | 2938 | 2807 | 2663 | 2955 | 2977 | 3303 | 3423 |
| B Property and deception offences | 11292 | 11344 | 9192 | 9813 | 10397 | 8984 | 7894 | 9298 | 10221 | 12816 | 12275 |
| C Drug offences | 1286 | 1403 | 1456 | 1385 | 1409 | 1463 | 1068 | 1448 | 1361 | 1445 | 1463 |
| D Public order and security offences | 1591 | 1598 | 1606 | 1433 | 1336 | 1054 | 927 | 1208 | 983 | 1058 | 1030 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 3357 | 2691 | 2782 | 2452 | 2926 | 2718 | 2589 | 3165 | 3282 | 3239 | 3904 |
| F Other offences | 67 | 51 | 40 | 51 | 35 | 2048 | 362 | 36 | 34 | 48 | 53 |
In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 22148 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 113526 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 1870 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1870 | 1937 | -3.46% (1937) |
| Sexual offences In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 577 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 577 | 449 | 28.51% (449) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 16 | 32 | -50.00% (32) |
| Robbery In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 155 reported cases of Robbery. | 155 | 212 | -26.89% (212) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 18 | 14 | 28.57% (14) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 574 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 574 | 457 | 25.60% (457) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 208 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 208 | 193 | 7.77% (193) |
| Arson In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 125 reported cases of Arson. | 125 | 154 | -18.83% (154) |
| Property damage In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 1712 reported cases of Property damage. | 1712 | 1631 | 4.97% (1631) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 1320 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1320 | 1413 | -6.58% (1413) |
| Theft In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 8290 reported cases of Theft. | 8290 | 8560 | -3.15% (8560) |
| Deception In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 828 reported cases of Deception. | 828 | 1058 | -21.74% (1058) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 94 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 94 | 149 | -36.91% (149) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 83 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 83 | 83 | 0.00% (83) |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 1286 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1286 | 1213 | 6.02% (1213) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 602 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 602 | 654 | -7.95% (654) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 207 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 207 | 221 | -6.33% (221) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 211 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 211 | 168 | 25.60% (168) |
| Public security offences In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Public security offences. | 10 | 15 | -33.33% (15) |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 540 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 540 | 446 | 21.08% (446) |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 3364 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 3364 | 2793 | 20.44% (2793) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 21 | 21 | 0.00% (21) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 24 | 16 | 50.00% (16) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 8 | 11 | -27.27% (11) |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
Based on the source data available to us, Homicide, Sexual Offences, Abduction, and Blackmail & Extortion are not shown separately at the suburb level in Victoria. These categories are available at the LGA and Victoria state levels, but not separately at the suburb level.
FAQ About Crime in Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 1334 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 4 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC are Cash/Document (30484), Car Accessories (24742), Personal Property (20821), Electrical Appliances (13734) and Jewellery (11103).
What is the crime rate in Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC?
Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 22148 reported criminal offences.
Is Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 13,999 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 12275 reported offences.
Has crime in the Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC have increased by 16% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 3423 offenses against persons in Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 11447 property crime offenses in Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC recorded 1463 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Greater Dandenong City Council (2021)
Greater Dandenong City Council is a busy suburb with 158208 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1453, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.3%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 0% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest Suburbs in Greater Dandenong City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Greater Dandenong City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Bangholme - 76 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lyndhurst - 442 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Springvale South - 696 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Noble Park North - 707 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Dandenong South - 1580 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Dandenong North - 1731 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Keysborough - 1841 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Noble Park - 2882 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Springvale - 3191 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Dandenong - 9404 offences ( per 100,000 people)
*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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