Crime Rates for Jacana, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Jacana (3047) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 213 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,739 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 84.1 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 29.6 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 273.4 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 Jacana for 2025: B Property and deception offences (114), A Crimes against the person (47), E Justice procedures offences (29).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 288 | 399 | 308 | 348 | 437 | 317 | 325 | 212 | 228 | 216 | 213 |
| A Crimes against the person | 56 | 76 | 48 | 48 | 54 | 52 | 56 | 57 | 52 | 40 | 47 |
| B Property and deception offences | 127 | 194 | 155 | 183 | 244 | 152 | 152 | 75 | 128 | 117 | 114 |
| C Drug offences | 21 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 47 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 8 |
| D Public order and security offences | 16 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 68 | 70 | 49 | 51 | 60 | 73 | 33 | 39 | 25 | 33 | 29 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 57 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 213 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 1641 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 25 | 23 | 8.70% |
| Robbery In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 8 | 7 | 14.29% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 10 | 6 | 66.67% |
| Arson In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Property damage. | 25 | 20 | 25.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 13 | 7 | 85.71% |
| Theft In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Theft. | 61 | 57 | 7.02% |
| Deception In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Deception. | 13 | 31 | -58.06% |
| Bribery In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 8 | 13 | -38.46% |
| 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 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 11 | 5 | 120.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 8 | -87.50% |
| 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 4 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 4 | 8 | -50.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Jacana, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 25 | 25 | 0.00% |
| 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 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes show fluctuations with no consistent long-term increase or decrease.
- Property and deception offences consistently represent the largest volume of crime.
- Crimes against the person generally remain steady, with occasional variations.
- Drug offences peaked around 2019 and have since declined significantly by 2025.
- Justice procedures offences fluctuate but show a downward trend since 2020.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, peaking at 139 incidents in 2019 and still high at 61 in 2025.
- Property damage (B20) is also frequent, with a high of 38 in 2016, dropping to 25 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most serious violent crimes, ranging from 20 (2018) to 34 (2016), with 25 reported in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) are significant, with a high of 61 in 2015, decreasing to 25 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession (C30) peaked at 44 in 2019, falling sharply to 8 in 2025.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Theft dropped sharply from 139 in 2019 to 94 in 2021, then fluctuated downward to 61 in 2025.
- Burglary shows large drops and spikes: high of 39 in 2017-2018, sharp fall to 4 in 2022, then partial recovery to 13 in 2025.
- Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people (A80) fell drastically from 16 in 2016 to 0 in 2019, then fluctuated below 12 thereafter.
- Breaches of orders (E20) decreased from 59 in 2020 to 25 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession (C30) halved from 44 in 2019 to 21 in 2020 and continued declining to 8 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) consistently outnumber violent crimes, indicating higher risk to property than personal safety.
- Assault rates remain relatively stable, suggesting persistent but not escalating personal violence.
- Decreasing drug offence figures and breaches of orders may indicate improving public order conditions.
- Weapons offences (D10) fluctuated, peaking at 22 in 2016 and reducing to 11 in 2025, requiring monitoring for potential public safety risks.
- Arson incidents are low but sporadic, with notable absence in 2022 and small counts otherwise (max 7 in 2018).
- Stalking, harassment, and threatening behaviour
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community 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 residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Jacana, VIC
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Common FAQ about Jacana, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Jacana, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 5 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Jacana, VIC are Cash/Document (393), Car Accessories (297), Jewellery (296), Personal Property (249) and Electrical Appliances (206).
What is the crime rate in Jacana, VIC?
Jacana, VIC has a crime rate of 213 reported criminal offences.
Is Jacana, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Jacana, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 9,739 offenses per 100,000 people is lower 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 114 reported offences.
Has crime in the Jacana, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 33% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Jacana, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 47 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 Jun, there were 101 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 Jun, Jacana, VIC recorded 8 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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