Crime Rates for Keilor Downs, VIC
⇌ Compare Keilor Downs with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Keilor Downs (3038) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1198 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,154 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Keilor Downs, VIC in 2021 was 9,857. In the last 10 years, Keilor Downs, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 80.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 18 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 308 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 Keilor Downs for 2025: B Property and deception offences (687), E Justice procedures offences (199), A Crimes against the person (195).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 627 | 1188 | 1238 | 1443 | 1336 | 1378 | 1029 | 1126 | 1272 | 1145 | 1198 |
| A Crimes against the person | 73 | 192 | 173 | 176 | 268 | 250 | 165 | 173 | 174 | 171 | 195 |
| B Property and deception offences | 348 | 601 | 650 | 804 | 706 | 530 | 513 | 504 | 693 | 594 | 687 |
| C Drug offences | 29 | 59 | 104 | 73 | 74 | 82 | 36 | 99 | 85 | 41 | 59 |
| D Public order and security offences | 31 | 38 | 46 | 84 | 46 | 66 | 36 | 105 | 104 | 69 | 58 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 145 | 298 | 261 | 296 | 240 | 384 | 263 | 245 | 215 | 269 | 199 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 66 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 1198 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 6630 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 118 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 118 | 89 | 32.58% |
| Robbery In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Robbery. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 32 | 41 | -21.95% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 8 | 7 | 14.29% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 32 | 30 | 6.67% |
| Arson In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 8 | -62.50% |
| Property damage In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Property damage. | 85 | 68 | 25.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 51 | 61 | -16.39% |
| Theft In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 496 reported cases of Theft. | 496 | 374 | 32.62% |
| Deception In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Deception. | 52 | 83 | -37.35% |
| Bribery In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 6 | 7 | -14.29% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 49 | 31 | 58.06% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 25 | 56 | -55.36% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 19 | 6 | 216.67% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 14 | 7 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 38 | 37 | 2.70% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 161 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 161 | 232 | -30.60% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Keilor Downs, 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 Keilor Downs, VIC
How common is car theft in the Keilor Downs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 30 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 Keilor Downs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Keilor Downs, VIC are Cash/Document (1038), Jewellery (1008), Personal Property (920), Electrical Appliances (620) and Car Accessories (604).
What is the crime rate in Keilor Downs, VIC?
Keilor Downs, VIC has a crime rate of 1198 reported criminal offences.
Is Keilor Downs, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Keilor Downs, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,154 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Keilor Downs, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Keilor Downs, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 687 reported offences.
Has crime in the Keilor Downs, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 13% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Keilor Downs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 195 offenses against persons in Keilor Downs, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Keilor Downs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 635 property crime offenses in Keilor Downs, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Keilor Downs, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Keilor Downs, VIC recorded 59 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Keilor Downs (2021)
Keilor Downs is a quiet suburb with around 9857 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1558, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.9%. While 54.2% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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If you’re considering living near Keilor Downs , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Kings Park - 884 offences (0.10777 per 100,000 people)
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- Taylors Lakes - 2714 offences (0.17886 per 100,000 people)
- St Albans - 8154 offences (0.21434 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor North - 62 offences (0.92537 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, total crime fluctuated with peaks in mid-2010s and early 2020s, but assault rates have generally increased from around 35 in 2015 to over 100 in recent years.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high with counts between roughly 270 to 500 annually, showing a notable rise after 2015 and some volatility thereafter.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime, maintaining numbers mostly between 80 and 140 per year, indicating persistent violence concerns.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders during 2018-2021, reaching over 350 incidents, followed by a decline yet remaining elevated compared to earlier years.
- The data indicates ongoing safety challenges driven mainly by violent assaults and widespread theft, emphasizing areas for targeted crime prevention efforts.
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*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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