Crime Rates for Kealba, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Kealba (3021) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 215 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 6,665 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Kealba, VIC in 2021 was 3,226. In the last 10 years, Kealba, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 215.1 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 31.3 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1613 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 Kealba for 2025: B Property and deception offences (125), E Justice procedures offences (30), C Drug offences (28).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 351 | 377 | 323 | 281 | 354 | 453 | 345 | 179 | 204 | 342 | 215 |
| A Crimes against the person | 29 | 41 | 52 | 38 | 41 | 50 | 29 | 20 | 36 | 30 | 22 |
| B Property and deception offences | 221 | 215 | 171 | 171 | 209 | 294 | 188 | 121 | 118 | 154 | 125 |
| C Drug offences | 51 | 60 | 42 | 37 | 41 | 50 | 42 | 11 | 9 | 33 | 28 |
| D Public order and security offences | 32 | 22 | 30 | 21 | 31 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 18 | 39 | 27 | 14 | 32 | 43 | 32 | 22 | 31 | 117 | 30 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 215 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 1987 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 15 | 20 | -25.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 6 | -100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Property damage. | 13 | 15 | -13.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 9 | 19 | -52.63% |
| Theft In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 94 reported cases of Theft. | 94 | 106 | -11.32% |
| Deception In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Deception. | 7 | 14 | -50.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 23 | 32 | -28.13% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 3 | 7 | -57.14% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 16 | 7 | 128.57% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 14 | 110 | -87.27% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Theft (B40) consistently highest with fluctuations; peaked in 2020 at 218 incidents, lowest in 2023 at 75.
- Property damage (B20) stable but with a peak of 26 in 2020 and a drop to 13 in 2022 and 2025.
- Assault (A20) varies, peaking at 28 in 2017, lowest 12 in 2022.
- Breaches of orders (E20) spiked massively in 2024 to 110 from usual 16-37 range in other years.
- Drug use and possession (C30) generally high, peaking at 44 in 2016, with a decline to 6 in 2023.
- Burglary (B30) shows a downward trend from 35 in 2015 to 4 in 2023, then slight rise again.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) most common: total ranging from 72 to 218 annually.
- Property damage (B20) second most frequent, ranging 12-26 annually.
- Assault (A20) notable violent crime: 12-28 annually.
- Breaches of orders (E20) serious procedural offence with unusually high 110 in 2024.
- Drug use and possession (C30) significant with numbers between 6-44.
- Burglary (B30) serious property crime, fluctuating from 4 to 35.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Breaches of orders jumped from 14 in 2025 to 110 in 2024, then dropped to 27 in 2023.
- Theft dropped sharply from 218 in 2020 to 120 in 2021, and further to 75 in 2023.
- Assault dropped from 26 in 2020 to 14 in 2021, then increased to 23 in 2023.
- Burglary fell notably from 32 in 2016 to 4 in 2023.
- Drug use and possession halved from 41 in 2020 to 20 in 2023, with a low of 6 in 2023.
- Property damage dropped from 26 in 2020 to 13 in 2022, rebounding slightly afterward.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate overall crime volume, though burglary shows long-term decline.
- Violent crimes like assault remain moderate but persistent; robbery is rare and declining.
- Drug-related offences fluctuate but remain a consistent concern, especially drug use/possession.
- Breaches of orders represent a significant public order challenge, especially with the 2024 spike.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Kealba (2021)
Kealba is a quiet suburb with around 3226 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1542, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.2%. While 57.9% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Kealba, VIC
If you’re considering living near Kealba , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Avondale Heights - 343 offences (0.02769 per 100,000 people)
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- Keilor Park - 245 offences (0.09128 per 100,000 people)
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- Albion - 532 offences (0.12275 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine North - 1489 offences (0.12360 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Kealba, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Kealba, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 14 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 Kealba, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Kealba, VIC are Personal Property (488), Jewellery (462), Cash/Document (456), Tools (340) and Car Accessories (297).
What is the crime rate in Kealba, VIC?
Kealba, VIC has a crime rate of 215 reported criminal offences.
Is Kealba, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Kealba, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 6,665 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Kealba, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Kealba, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 125 reported offences.
Has crime in the Kealba, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 53% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Kealba, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 22 offenses against persons in Kealba, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Kealba, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 118 property crime offenses in Kealba, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Kealba, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Kealba, VIC recorded 28 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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