Crime Rates for Hume City Council, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Hume City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 23441 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,611 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Hume City Council, VIC in 2021 was 243,901. In the last 10 years, Hume 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 Hume City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (13467), A Crimes against the person (4110), E Justice procedures offences (3526).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1 | 23639 | 20195 | 20692 | 21389 | 21965 | 17875 | 18186 | 18312 | 21981 | 23441 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 3132 | 3086 | 3287 | 3567 | 3700 | 3565 | 3226 | 3123 | 3603 | 4110 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1 | 14339 | 12054 | 11769 | 11653 | 9756 | 8845 | 9406 | 10049 | 12847 | 13467 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 1368 | 1071 | 1432 | 1373 | 1703 | 1062 | 1062 | 1037 | 1217 | 1180 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 1211 | 1142 | 1173 | 1109 | 1173 | 952 | 1137 | 938 | 1044 | 1082 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 3438 | 2797 | 2978 | 3663 | 3554 | 3045 | 3296 | 3131 | 3222 | 3526 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 151 | 45 | 53 | 24 | 2079 | 406 | 59 | 34 | 48 | 76 |
In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 23441 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 114186 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 9 | 9 | 0.00% (9) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 2226 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 2226 | 1929 | 15.40% (1929) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 502 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 502 | 528 | -4.92% (528) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 56 | 43 | 30.23% (43) |
| Robbery In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 138 reported cases of Robbery. | 138 | 107 | 28.97% (107) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 44 | 31 | 41.94% (31) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 795 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 795 | 668 | 19.01% (668) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 340 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 340 | 288 | 18.06% (288) |
| Arson In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 226 reported cases of Arson. | 226 | 173 | 30.64% (173) |
| Property damage In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 1673 reported cases of Property damage. | 1673 | 1640 | 2.01% (1640) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 1208 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1208 | 1315 | -8.14% (1315) |
| Theft In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 9133 reported cases of Theft. | 9133 | 8440 | 8.21% (8440) |
| Deception In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 1222 reported cases of Deception. | 1222 | 1279 | -4.46% (1279) |
| Bribery In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Bribery. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 110 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 110 | 177 | -37.85% (177) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 91 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 91 | 93 | -2.15% (93) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 979 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 979 | 947 | 3.38% (947) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 704 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 704 | 728 | -3.30% (728) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 213 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 213 | 168 | 26.79% (168) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 155 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 155 | 141 | 9.93% (141) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Public security offences. | 10 | 7 | 42.86% (7) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 507 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 507 | 441 | 14.97% (441) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 3019 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 3019 | 2781 | 8.56% (2781) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 16 | 10 | 60.00% (10) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 46 | 25 | 84.00% (25) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 12 | 11 | 9.09% (11) |
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.
FAQ About Crime in Hume City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Hume City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1801 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 5 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Hume City Council, VIC?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Hume City Council, VIC?
Hume City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 23441 reported criminal offences.
Is Hume City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Hume City Council, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,611 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Hume City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Hume City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 13467 reported offences.
Has crime in the Hume City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Hume City Council, VIC have increased by 7% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Hume City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 4110 offenses against persons in Hume City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Hume City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 12240 property crime offenses in Hume City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Hume City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Hume City Council, VIC recorded 1180 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Hume City Council (2021)
Hume City Council is a busy suburb with 243901 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 55.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $1703, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.5%. While 55.1% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest Suburbs in Hume City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Hume City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Yuroke - 34 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Oaklands Junction - 81 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wildwood - 103 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Attwood - 272 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bulla - 327 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Jacana - 486 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Keilor - 577 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Somerton - 694 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Westmeadows - 982 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Dallas - 1033 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Gladstone Park - 1065 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kalkallo - 1163 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Coolaroo - 1453 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Meadow Heights - 1915 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Greenvale - 2055 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne Airport - 2441 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Roxburgh Park - 2475 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mickleham - 2588 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Campbellfield - 3453 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Sunbury - 5752 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Broadmeadows - 7807 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Craigieburn - 8624 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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