Crime Rates for Kealba, VIC
⇌ Compare Kealba with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Kealba (3021) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 480 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 14,879 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 78.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 13.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 806.5 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 Kealba for 2025: B Property and deception offences (282), E Justice procedures offences (76), A Crimes against the person (55).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 343 | 762 | 607 | 662 | 753 | 945 | 441 | 363 | 474 | 658 | 480 |
| A Crimes against the person | 28 | 79 | 108 | 85 | 94 | 75 | 57 | 41 | 71 | 66 | 55 |
| B Property and deception offences | 214 | 436 | 316 | 397 | 464 | 554 | 272 | 245 | 289 | 270 | 282 |
| C Drug offences | 51 | 115 | 85 | 71 | 93 | 120 | 34 | 25 | 32 | 71 | 42 |
| D Public order and security offences | 30 | 57 | 51 | 51 | 48 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 11 | 17 | 24 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 20 | 75 | 45 | 58 | 54 | 90 | 51 | 33 | 71 | 233 | 76 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 480 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 3739 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 39 | 43 | -9.30% |
| Robbery In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 4 | 6 | -33.33% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 3 | 9 | -66.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 7 | 7 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Arson. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Property damage. | 29 | 22 | 31.82% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 30 | 30 | 0.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 210 reported cases of Theft. | 210 | 189 | 11.11% |
| Deception In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Deception. | 9 | 28 | -67.86% |
| Bribery In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 7 | 5 | 40.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 35 | 66 | -46.97% |
| 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 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 15 | 11 | 36.36% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 7 | 4 | 75.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| 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 35 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 35 | 18 | 94.44% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Kealba, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 41 | 215 | -80.93% |
| 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 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 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% |
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 Kealba, VIC
How common is car theft in the Kealba, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 21 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Kealba, VIC are Personal Property (456), Cash/Document (454), Jewellery (406), Car Accessories (311) and Tools (276).
What is the crime rate in Kealba, VIC?
Kealba, VIC has a crime rate of 480 reported criminal offences.
Is Kealba, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Kealba, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 14,879 offenses per 100,000 people is higher 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 282 reported offences.
Has crime in the Kealba, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 49% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Kealba, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 55 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 Dec, there were 273 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 Dec, Kealba, VIC recorded 42 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community 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 people 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 - 970 offences (0.07830 per 100,000 people)
- Cairnlea - 917 offences (0.09135 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor - 577 offences (0.09770 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor East - 1498 offences (0.09935 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor Downs - 1198 offences (0.12154 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor Park - 531 offences (0.19784 per 100,000 people)
- St Albans - 8154 offences (0.21434 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine North - 2799 offences (0.23234 per 100,000 people)
- Albion - 1057 offences (0.24389 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences fluctuated, peaking around 2017 with a general decline afterward but a recent slight increase by 2025.
- Theft consistently dominated property crimes, with volumes ranging from about 120 to nearly 400 incidents, showing a sharp spike around 2020 followed by a decrease yet remaining high.
- Assault was the leading violent crime, with numbers mostly between 20 and 50 annually, indicating moderate volatility but no extreme spikes.
- A major spike occurred in deception offences around 2016-2020, rising sharply before declining to lower levels recently.
- Overall, despite occasional spikes in certain crimes like theft and deception, the data suggests relative stability in violent crime rates impacting community safety.
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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