Crime Rates for Hallam, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Hallam (3803) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1485 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 13,078 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Hallam, VIC in 2021 was 11,355. In the last 10 years, Hallam, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 107.1 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 14.8 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 291.2 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 Hallam for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1027), A Crimes against the person (194), E Justice procedures offences (156).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1040 | 1119 | 1315 | 1002 | 966 | 1041 | 934 | 841 | 1006 | 1151 | 1485 |
| A Crimes against the person | 173 | 166 | 212 | 185 | 185 | 172 | 149 | 174 | 178 | 169 | 194 |
| B Property and deception offences | 674 | 727 | 816 | 548 | 519 | 555 | 506 | 424 | 571 | 732 | 1027 |
| C Drug offences | 54 | 75 | 106 | 101 | 81 | 101 | 60 | 70 | 39 | 86 | 61 |
| D Public order and security offences | 86 | 55 | 69 | 61 | 54 | 72 | 49 | 66 | 51 | 65 | 46 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 52 | 89 | 111 | 106 | 126 | 127 | 120 | 100 | 166 | 97 | 156 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 50 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 1485 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 7099 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 94 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 94 | 104 | -9.62% |
| Robbery In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Robbery. | 12 | 15 | -20.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 39 | 16 | 143.75% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 19 | 15 | 26.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 30 | 19 | 57.89% |
| Arson In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Arson. | 12 | 8 | 50.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of Property damage. | 84 | 63 | 33.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 91 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 91 | 124 | -26.61% |
| Theft In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 677 reported cases of Theft. | 677 | 502 | 34.86% |
| Deception In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 163 reported cases of Deception. | 163 | 35 | 365.71% |
| Bribery In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 12 | 10 | 20.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 47 | 73 | -35.62% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 27 | 44 | -38.64% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 7 | 13 | -46.15% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 8 | 8 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public security offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 32 | 32 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 124 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 124 | 65 | 90.77% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crime fluctuated over the years with some categories showing increases and others decreases.
- Property and deception offences (Category B) consistently dominate total crime counts.
- Recent years (2024-2025) show sharp increases in several crime types compared to previous years.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most frequent crime, peaking at 677 incidents in 2025; it shows a steady rise from 258 in 2022.
- Burglary/Break and Enter (B30) remains high with 91 cases in 2025, down from a peak of 205 in 2017.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most common violent crime, ranging from 77 (2021) to 119 (2019), with 94 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) surged to 124 in 2025, up from 44 in 2015, indicating growing justice procedure offences.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Theft increased sharply from 502 (2024) to 677 (2025), a 35% rise.
- Burglary dropped drastically from 124 (2024) to 91 (2025) but was previously as high as 205 in 2017.
- Assault dropped from 104 (2024) to 94 (2025) but had a low of 77 in 2021.
- Deception offences (B50) spiked from 35 (2023-2024) to 163 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession (C30) decreased notably from 73 (2024) to 47 (2025).
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10) halved from 44 (2024) to 27 (2025).
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) consistently outnumber violent crimes, indicating higher risk to property safety.
- Violent crimes such as assault remain relatively stable but elevated, signaling ongoing personal safety concerns.
- Significant recent rise in breaches of orders (E20) could reflect challenges in law enforcement compliance.
- Drug-related offences show variable trends; possession dropped recently, but dealing remains low and stable.
- Public order offences (e.g., weapons, disorderly conduct) declined in 2025, suggesting slight improvement in public safety behavior.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Hallam (2021)
Hallam is a vibrant suburb with 11355 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $1489, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 41.2% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Hallam, VIC
If you’re considering living near Hallam , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Lysterfield South - 31 offences (0.03119 per 100,000 people)
- Narre Warren North - 358 offences (0.04457 per 100,000 people)
- Endeavour Hills - 1438 offences (0.05880 per 100,000 people)
- Lynbrook - 629 offences (0.06896 per 100,000 people)
- Hampton Park - 1867 offences (0.07158 per 100,000 people)
- Narre Warren - 3600 offences (0.13002 per 100,000 people)
- Doveton - 1608 offences (0.16745 per 100,000 people)
- Eumemmerring - 445 offences (0.19475 per 100,000 people)
- Dandenong South - 1510 offences (12.08000 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Hallam, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Hallam, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 118 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 Hallam, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Hallam, VIC are Car Accessories (1978), Cash/Document (1347), Personal Property (1125), Electrical Appliances (1051) and Power Tools (863).
What is the crime rate in Hallam, VIC?
Hallam, VIC has a crime rate of 1485 reported criminal offences.
Is Hallam, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Hallam, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 13,078 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Hallam, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Hallam, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1027 reported offences.
Has crime in the Hallam, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Hallam, VIC have increased by 43% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Hallam, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 194 offenses against persons in Hallam, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Hallam, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 864 property crime offenses in Hallam, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Hallam, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Hallam, VIC recorded 61 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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