Crime Rates for Harkness, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Harkness (3337) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 631 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 5,063 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Harkness, VIC in 2021 was 12,463. In the last 10 years, Harkness, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 144.9 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 68.5 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 377.7 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 Harkness for 2025: B Property and deception offences (279), A Crimes against the person (155), E Justice procedures offences (142).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 647 | 518 | 525 | 604 | 576 | 638 | 698 | 573 | 628 | 630 | 631 |
| A Crimes against the person | 76 | 92 | 85 | 92 | 100 | 161 | 138 | 164 | 160 | 162 | 155 |
| B Property and deception offences | 459 | 320 | 337 | 383 | 341 | 287 | 271 | 224 | 219 | 288 | 279 |
| C Drug offences | 50 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 30 | 26 | 33 | 28 | 22 | 32 | 26 |
| D Public order and security offences | 15 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 29 | 26 | 39 | 22 | 35 | 31 | 29 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 47 | 79 | 69 | 102 | 76 | 137 | 149 | 133 | 190 | 117 | 142 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 631 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 3408 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 82 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 82 | 73 | 12.33% |
| Robbery In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Robbery. | 4 | 13 | -69.23% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 33 | 23 | 43.48% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 17 | 11 | 54.55% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 19 | 42 | -54.76% |
| Arson In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 71 reported cases of Property damage. | 71 | 58 | 22.41% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 32 | 41 | -21.95% |
| Theft In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 150 reported cases of Theft. | 150 | 169 | -11.24% |
| Deception In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Deception. | 23 | 15 | 53.33% |
| Bribery In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 21 | 26 | -19.23% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 17 | 22 | -22.73% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 18 | 22 | -18.18% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 124 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 124 | 95 | 30.53% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Harkness, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crime shows fluctuations over the years with no clear linear trend; some categories rise while others fall.
- Assaults peaked in 2022 (97) then declined to 82 by 2025.
- Theft shows a general decline from a high of 214 in 2018 to 150 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders steadily increased from 45 in 2015 to a peak of 177 in 2023, then dropped to 124 in 2025.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft is the most common crime, with 150 incidents in 2025, peaking at 214 in 2018.
- Assault and related offences are the most serious person crimes, with 82 cases in 2025.
- Breaches of orders are significant in volume, reaching 177 in 2023.
- Property damage remains high, with 71 cases in 2025.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Robbery spiked in 2024 to 13 from 0 in 2017, then dropped sharply to 4 in 2025.
- Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour surged to 48 in 2023 from 10 in 2019, then decreased to 33 in 2025.
- Deception offenses dropped drastically from 130 in 2015 to 23 in 2025, with a notable low in 2017-2018.
- Burglary/break and enter decreased steadily from 100 in 2015 to 32 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession increased from 7 in 2016 to a peak of 28 in 2021, settling at 21 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences rose from 7 in 2016 to 28 in 2023 then slightly declined.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Violent crimes (Assaults, Robbery) show variable but generally stable levels with assault remaining high.
- Property crimes like theft and burglary have decreased overall, indicating possible improvements in property security.
- Public order offences remain relatively low but weapons offences rising could indicate growing safety concerns.
- Justice procedure breaches have increased markedly, indicating enforcement or compliance issues.
- Drug-related offences fluctuate but show a moderate increase in drug possession/use, which may impact community safety.
- The rise and fall in stalking/harassment suggests changing patterns in interpersonal crimes requiring monitoring.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Harkness (2021)
Harkness is a vibrant suburb with 12463 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 53.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $1752, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.8%. While 63.1% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Harkness, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Harkness, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 33 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 Harkness, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Harkness, VIC are Car Accessories (789), Electrical Appliances (696), Cash/Document (636), Personal Property (556) and Tools (466).
What is the crime rate in Harkness, VIC?
Harkness, VIC has a crime rate of 631 reported criminal offences.
Is Harkness, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Harkness, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 5,063 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Harkness, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Harkness, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 279 reported offences.
Has crime in the Harkness, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 1% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Harkness, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 155 offenses against persons in Harkness, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Harkness, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 256 property crime offenses in Harkness, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Harkness, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Harkness, VIC recorded 26 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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