Crime Rates for Jacana, VIC
⇌ Compare Jacana with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Jacana (3047) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 486 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 22,222 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Jacana, VIC in 2021 was 2,187. In the last 10 years, Jacana, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 43.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 15.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 128.6 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 Jacana for 2025: B Property and deception offences (205), E Justice procedures offences (154), A Crimes against the person (91).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 330 | 832 | 555 | 835 | 743 | 765 | 427 | 487 | 366 | 452 | 486 |
| A Crimes against the person | 70 | 145 | 87 | 105 | 97 | 107 | 111 | 113 | 92 | 91 | 91 |
| B Property and deception offences | 147 | 363 | 310 | 494 | 355 | 361 | 191 | 212 | 205 | 243 | 205 |
| C Drug offences | 23 | 90 | 39 | 72 | 81 | 52 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 14 |
| D Public order and security offences | 20 | 80 | 38 | 60 | 44 | 33 | 20 | 48 | 12 | 32 | 22 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 70 | 152 | 79 | 102 | 166 | 95 | 68 | 89 | 32 | 58 | 154 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 117 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 486 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 3086 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 48 | 47 | 2.13% |
| Robbery In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 17 | 14 | 21.43% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 9 | 8 | 12.50% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 15 | 20 | -25.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 5 | -60.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Property damage. | 38 | 42 | -9.52% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 21 | 12 | 75.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 117 reported cases of Theft. | 117 | 119 | -1.68% |
| Deception In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Deception. | 27 | 65 | -58.46% |
| Bribery In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 12 | 26 | -53.85% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 13 | 18 | -27.78% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 12 | -83.33% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 12 | 15 | -20.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 142 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 142 | 43 | 230.23% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Jacana, 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 Jacana, VIC
How common is car theft in the Jacana, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 8 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 Jacana, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Jacana, VIC are Cash/Document (363), Jewellery (288), Car Accessories (287), Personal Property (233) and Power Tools (192).
What is the crime rate in Jacana, VIC?
Jacana, VIC has a crime rate of 486 reported criminal offences.
Is Jacana, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Jacana, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 22,222 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Jacana, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Jacana, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 205 reported offences.
Has crime in the Jacana, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 36% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Jacana, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 91 offenses against persons in Jacana, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Jacana, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 178 property crime offenses in Jacana, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Jacana, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Jacana, VIC recorded 14 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Jacana (2021)
Jacana is a quiet suburb with around 2187 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1387, though the unemployment rate stands at 8.3%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 47.4% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Jacana, VIC
If you’re considering living near Jacana , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Gowanbrae - 126 offences (0.04241 per 100,000 people)
- Strathmore Heights - 71 offences (0.06781 per 100,000 people)
- Attwood - 272 offences (0.08220 per 100,000 people)
- Oak Park - 641 offences (0.09547 per 100,000 people)
- Gladstone Park - 1065 offences (0.12967 per 100,000 people)
- Westmeadows - 982 offences (0.15103 per 100,000 people)
- Dallas - 1033 offences (0.15277 per 100,000 people)
- Glenroy - 4311 offences (0.18120 per 100,000 people)
- Broadmeadows - 7807 offences (0.62336 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, total assaults have fluctuated but generally declined from highs around 70s to under 50 in recent years.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently ranging between 80 and nearly 300 incidents annually, with a gradual decrease post-2018.
- Assault remains the principal violent crime, with incidents mostly between 40 and 60, showing moderate variability but no extreme spikes recently.
- A notable spike occurred in breaches of orders in 2025, dramatically rising to 142 from an average of approximately 40-70 in prior years.
- Overall, despite some volatility in specific offences, the data indicates a generally stable safety environment with property crimes more prevalent than violent crimes.
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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