Crime Rates for Horsham, VIC
⇌ Compare Horsham with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Horsham (3400) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 4815 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 31,816 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Horsham, VIC in 2021 was 15,134. In the last 10 years, Horsham, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 24.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 18.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 78.8 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 Horsham for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1639), E Justice procedures offences (1425), A Crimes against the person (1154).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2765 | 5241 | 4472 | 5449 | 3671 | 4387 | 4379 | 4239 | 4986 | 4606 | 4815 |
| A Crimes against the person | 499 | 923 | 851 | 885 | 658 | 1080 | 892 | 893 | 1029 | 1002 | 1154 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1192 | 2269 | 1732 | 2423 | 1397 | 1212 | 1386 | 1427 | 1563 | 1603 | 1639 |
| C Drug offences | 214 | 286 | 318 | 312 | 315 | 270 | 191 | 319 | 372 | 347 | 287 |
| D Public order and security offences | 214 | 408 | 291 | 329 | 323 | 212 | 274 | 262 | 256 | 253 | 275 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 633 | 1339 | 1266 | 1481 | 971 | 1445 | 1567 | 1325 | 1747 | 1357 | 1425 |
| F Other offences | 13 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 7 | 168 | 69 | 13 | 19 | 44 | 35 |
In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 4815 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 17843 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 612 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 612 | 599 | 2.17% |
| Robbery In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Robbery. | 16 | 7 | 128.57% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 192 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 192 | 134 | 43.28% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 91 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 91 | 68 | 33.82% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 243 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 243 | 194 | 25.26% |
| Arson In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Arson. | 33 | 24 | 37.50% |
| Property damage In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 563 reported cases of Property damage. | 563 | 638 | -11.76% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 138 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 138 | 157 | -12.10% |
| Theft In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 669 reported cases of Theft. | 669 | 707 | -5.37% |
| Deception In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 236 reported cases of Deception. | 236 | 77 | 206.49% |
| Bribery In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 26 | 19 | 36.84% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 21 | 18 | 16.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 240 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 240 | 304 | -21.05% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 6 | -100.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 127 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 127 | 140 | -9.29% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 86 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 86 | 68 | 26.47% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 61 | 45 | 35.56% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 202 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 202 | 138 | 46.38% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 1223 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1223 | 1219 | 0.33% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 29 | 32 | -9.38% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Horsham, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 4 | 12 | -66.67% |
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.
How safe do you feel in Horsham, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very safe living in Horsham, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Horsham, VIC
How common is car theft in the Horsham, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 18 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 Horsham, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Horsham, VIC are Cash/Document (1224), Personal Property (995), Tools (681), Electrical Appliances (666) and Power Tools (491).
What is the crime rate in Horsham, VIC?
Horsham, VIC has a crime rate of 4815 reported criminal offences.
Is Horsham, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Horsham, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 31,816 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Horsham, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Horsham, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1639 reported offences.
Has crime in the Horsham, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Horsham, VIC have increased by 10% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Horsham, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1154 offenses against persons in Horsham, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Horsham, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1403 property crime offenses in Horsham, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Horsham, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Horsham, VIC recorded 287 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Horsham (2021)
Horsham is a vibrant suburb with 15134 people. While families are part of the community, only about 37.1% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1294, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.6%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 86.4% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Horsham, VIC
If you’re considering living near Horsham , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Lower Norton - 1 offences (0.00424 per 100,000 people)
- McKenzie Creek - 2 offences (0.01429 per 100,000 people)
- Haven - 74 offences (0.05128 per 100,000 people)
- Vectis - 13 offences (0.07065 per 100,000 people)
- Riverside - 23 offences (0.08014 per 100,000 people)
- Bungalally - 10 offences (0.10753 per 100,000 people)
- Dooen - 33 offences (0.13200 per 100,000 people)
- Pimpinio - 27 offences (0.14136 per 100,000 people)
- Drung - 28 offences (0.23529 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences have generally increased, showing fluctuations but a rising trend from around 320 in 2015 to over 600 in recent years.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with counts typically above 500 annually and peaking near 1350 in 2018 before stabilizing around 630–700 recently.
- Assault and related offences represent the leading violent crime, consistently outnumbering robbery and other violent categories by a wide margin.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders, rising sharply from about 570 in 2015 to over 1200 in recent years, indicating increased enforcement or reporting.
- Despite fluctuations, the overall crime data suggest persistent challenges in personal safety and property security, with certain offences like assault and breaches of orders remaining high.
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*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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