Crime Rates for Illowa, VIC
⇌ Compare Illowa with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Illowa (3282) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 9 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 2,961 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Illowa, VIC in 2021 was 304. In the last 10 years, Illowa, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 152 people.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 101.3 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 Illowa for 2025: B Property and deception offences (5), A Crimes against the person (4), C Drug offences (0).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 9 |
| A Crimes against the person | 5 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| B Property and deception offences | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| C Drug offences | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 9 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'A Crimes against the person' with 51 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Property damage. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Theft. | 1 | 7 | -85.71% |
| Deception In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
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.
How safe do you feel in Illowa, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very safe living in Illowa, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Illowa, VIC
How common is car theft in the Illowa, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Illowa, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Illowa, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Illowa, VIC are Tools (8), Power Tools (6), Car Accessories (6), Timber/Build Mat (4) and Food (4).
What is the crime rate in Illowa, VIC?
Illowa, VIC has a crime rate of 9 reported criminal offences.
Is Illowa, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Illowa, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,961 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Illowa, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Illowa, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 5 reported offences.
Has crime in the Illowa, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 55% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Illowa, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 4 offenses against persons in Illowa, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Illowa, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 5 property crime offenses in Illowa, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Illowa, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Illowa, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Illowa (2021)
Illowa is a quiet suburb with around 304 people. While families are part of the community, only about 39% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $2083, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.6%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 88.4% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Illowa, VIC
If you’re considering living near Illowa , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Southern Cross - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Yarpturk - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Mailors Flat - 8 offences (0.01633 per 100,000 people)
- Woodford - 12 offences (0.02752 per 100,000 people)
- Tower Hill - 5 offences (0.06024 per 100,000 people)
- Dennington - 124 offences (0.06219 per 100,000 people)
- Killarney - 16 offences (0.08205 per 100,000 people)
- Koroit - 198 offences (0.09066 per 100,000 people)
- Yangery - 12 offences (0.10619 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Crime rates fluctuate with no clear long-term increase or decrease, featuring intermittent spikes in specific years.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, showing variability, peaking notably around 2024 with 7 incidents.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime, maintaining generally low but consistent levels between 0 and 5 incidents annually.
- A major spike occurred in dangerous and negligent acts endangering people in 2019 with 9 incidents, contrasting with mostly single-digit counts in other years.
- Overall, the data suggests moderate safety concerns due to fluctuations in property and violent crimes but no persistent upward trend.
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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