Crime Rates for Keilor East, VIC
⇌ Compare Keilor East with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Keilor East (3033) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1498 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,935 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Keilor East, VIC in 2021 was 15,078. In the last 10 years, Keilor East, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 109.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 20.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 519.9 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 East for 2025: B Property and deception offences (918), A Crimes against the person (220), E Justice procedures offences (213).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1176 | 1352 | 1564 | 1585 | 1212 | 1588 | 1200 | 1154 | 1303 | 1205 | 1498 |
| A Crimes against the person | 138 | 173 | 168 | 169 | 109 | 166 | 183 | 197 | 161 | 187 | 220 |
| B Property and deception offences | 858 | 941 | 795 | 1133 | 867 | 822 | 712 | 651 | 827 | 739 | 918 |
| C Drug offences | 54 | 62 | 68 | 78 | 75 | 89 | 78 | 84 | 53 | 52 | 77 |
| D Public order and security offences | 42 | 64 | 59 | 89 | 36 | 51 | 58 | 33 | 29 | 36 | 69 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 84 | 110 | 472 | 114 | 125 | 374 | 159 | 181 | 227 | 185 | 213 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 86 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 1498 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 9263 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 134 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 134 | 89 | 50.56% |
| Robbery In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Robbery. | 4 | 15 | -73.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 29 | 32 | -9.38% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 23 | 25 | -8.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 30 | 26 | 15.38% |
| Arson In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Arson. | 10 | 4 | 150.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 116 reported cases of Property damage. | 116 | 95 | 22.11% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 108 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 108 | 64 | 68.75% |
| Theft In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 643 reported cases of Theft. | 643 | 533 | 20.64% |
| Deception In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of Deception. | 40 | 43 | -6.98% |
| Bribery In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Bribery. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 6 | 8 | -25.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 8 | -75.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 69 | 36 | 91.67% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 38 | 22 | 72.73% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 7 | 1 | 600.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 24 | 13 | 84.62% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 46 | 22 | 109.09% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 167 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 167 | 163 | 2.45% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Keilor East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 6 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Keilor East, 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 East, VIC
How common is car theft in the Keilor East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 41 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 East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Keilor East, VIC are Cash/Document (1382), Personal Property (1248), Tools (1200), Jewellery (1096) and Power Tools (989).
What is the crime rate in Keilor East, VIC?
Keilor East, VIC has a crime rate of 1498 reported criminal offences.
Is Keilor East, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Keilor East, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,935 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Keilor East, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Keilor East, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 918 reported offences.
Has crime in the Keilor East, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 6% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Keilor East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 220 offenses against persons in Keilor East, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Keilor East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 877 property crime offenses in Keilor East, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Keilor East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Keilor East, VIC recorded 77 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Keilor East (2021)
Keilor East is a vibrant suburb with 15078 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1911, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.5%. While 67.7% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Crime Statistics
Safest suburbs around Keilor East, VIC
If you’re considering living near Keilor East , 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)
- Essendon West - 139 offences (0.08916 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor - 577 offences (0.09770 per 100,000 people)
- Niddrie - 589 offences (0.09981 per 100,000 people)
- Kealba - 480 offences (0.14879 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor Park - 531 offences (0.19784 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine North - 2799 offences (0.23234 per 100,000 people)
- Airport West - 2169 offences (0.26539 per 100,000 people)
- Tullamarine - 2455 offences (0.36462 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Between 2015 and 2025, assaults showed a general upward trend, peaking notably in 2025 with 134 incidents, indicating increased violent crimes against persons.
- Theft consistently dominated property crimes, with incidents rising from around 500-600 annually, reaching a peak of 643 in 2025, making it the most prevalent property crime.
- Assault is the dominant violent crime type, showing significant increases over the period compared to relatively low and stable robbery numbers.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders, which surged from under 100 incidents before 2017 to nearly 450 in 2017, then fluctuated but remained high through 2025.
- Overall, the data indicates increasing public safety concerns due to rising assaults and thefts, alongside persistent challenges with order breaches 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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