Crime Rates for Hawkesdale, VIC
⇌ Compare Hawkesdale with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Hawkesdale (3287) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 26 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,360 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Hawkesdale, VIC in 2021 was 311. In the last 10 years, Hawkesdale, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 103.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 25.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 311 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 Hawkesdale for 2025: B Property and deception offences (14), A Crimes against the person (9), D Public order and security offences (2).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 | 23 | 22 | 8 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
| A Crimes against the person | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 |
| B Property and deception offences | 4 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 14 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 26 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 97 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 3 | 7 | -57.14% |
| Arson In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Property damage. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Theft. | 9 | 6 | 50.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Deception. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
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 Hawkesdale, VIC
How common is car theft in the Hawkesdale, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Hawkesdale, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Hawkesdale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Hawkesdale, VIC are Tools (18), Car Accessories (14), Power Tools (10), Cash/Document (6) and Garden Items (4).
What is the crime rate in Hawkesdale, VIC?
Hawkesdale, VIC has a crime rate of 26 reported criminal offences.
Is Hawkesdale, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Hawkesdale, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,360 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Hawkesdale, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Hawkesdale, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 14 reported offences.
Has crime in the Hawkesdale, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Hawkesdale, VIC have increased by 86% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Hawkesdale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 9 offenses against persons in Hawkesdale, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Hawkesdale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 12 property crime offenses in Hawkesdale, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Hawkesdale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Hawkesdale, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Hawkesdale (2021)
Hawkesdale is a quiet suburb with around 311 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 44% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1666, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.1%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 91.3% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Hawkesdale, VIC
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- Gerrigerrup - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
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- Warrong - 2 offences (0.02597 per 100,000 people)
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- Purdeet - 3 offences (0.14286 per 100,000 people)
- Tarrone - 28 offences (0.40580 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, crime rates show fluctuations without a clear continuous increase or decrease, with some offenses like assault varying between 0 and 7 incidents annually.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking at 13 incidents in 2017 and generally ranging from 2 to 9 incidents in recent years.
- Assault and related offenses represent the dominant violent crime type, exhibiting irregular counts but consistently higher than other violent crimes.
- A major spike is observed in theft around 2017, while assaults dropped notably after 2020 until a slight rise in 2023-2025.
- The overall safety profile suggests moderate volatility in crime levels, with property theft posing the most persistent risk to community security.
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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