Crime Rates for Keysborough, VIC
⇌ Compare Keysborough with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Keysborough (3173) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3830 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,759 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Keysborough, VIC in 2021 was 30,018. In the last 10 years, Keysborough, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 90.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 15 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 416.9 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 Keysborough for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2518), A Crimes against the person (575), E Justice procedures offences (387).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1510 | 3502 | 3373 | 3293 | 3951 | 3650 | 2997 | 2640 | 3329 | 3699 | 3830 |
| A Crimes against the person | 202 | 512 | 467 | 540 | 513 | 545 | 432 | 379 | 496 | 554 | 575 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1067 | 2332 | 2272 | 2134 | 2676 | 2238 | 1826 | 1732 | 2148 | 2410 | 2518 |
| C Drug offences | 89 | 227 | 266 | 214 | 289 | 224 | 165 | 153 | 158 | 236 | 197 |
| D Public order and security offences | 65 | 159 | 150 | 170 | 167 | 131 | 99 | 121 | 147 | 129 | 140 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 84 | 270 | 214 | 233 | 305 | 364 | 394 | 237 | 374 | 369 | 387 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 148 | 81 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 13 |
In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 3830 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 23353 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 301 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 301 | 255 | 18.04% |
| Robbery In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Robbery. | 31 | 34 | -8.82% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 72 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 72 | 115 | -37.39% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 25 | 51 | -50.98% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 146 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 146 | 99 | 47.47% |
| Arson In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Arson. | 21 | 16 | 31.25% |
| Property damage In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 249 reported cases of Property damage. | 249 | 222 | 12.16% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 280 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 280 | 344 | -18.60% |
| Theft In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 1724 reported cases of Theft. | 1724 | 1606 | 7.35% |
| Deception In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 244 reported cases of Deception. | 244 | 222 | 9.91% |
| Bribery In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 15 | 33 | -54.55% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 16 | 27 | -40.74% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 166 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 166 | 176 | -5.68% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 87 | 86 | 1.16% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 20 | 19 | 5.26% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 27 | 18 | 50.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Public security offences. | 6 | 6 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 55 | 40 | 37.50% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 332 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 332 | 329 | 0.91% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 12 | 0 | 1200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Keysborough, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 1 | 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 Keysborough, VIC
How common is car theft in the Keysborough, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 150 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 Keysborough, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Keysborough, VIC are Cash/Document (3488), Personal Property (2931), Car Accessories (2587), Electrical Appliances (2048) and Jewellery (1983).
What is the crime rate in Keysborough, VIC?
Keysborough, VIC has a crime rate of 3830 reported criminal offences.
Is Keysborough, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Keysborough, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,759 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Keysborough, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Keysborough, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2518 reported offences.
Has crime in the Keysborough, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Keysborough, VIC have increased by 5% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Keysborough, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 575 offenses against persons in Keysborough, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Keysborough, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2274 property crime offenses in Keysborough, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Keysborough, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Keysborough, VIC recorded 197 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Keysborough (2021)
Keysborough is a vibrant suburb with 30018 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 55.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1991, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.4%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 43.2% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Keysborough, VIC
If you’re considering living near Keysborough , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Aspendale Gardens - 347 offences (0.05399 per 100,000 people)
- Waterways - 162 offences (0.06689 per 100,000 people)
- Dingley Village - 975 offences (0.09290 per 100,000 people)
- Springvale South - 1447 offences (0.11335 per 100,000 people)
- Chelsea Heights - 811 offences (0.15038 per 100,000 people)
- Noble Park - 5449 offences (0.16892 per 100,000 people)
- Bangholme - 174 offences (0.23231 per 100,000 people)
- Dandenong - 19316 offences (0.64115 per 100,000 people)
- Braeside - 548 offences (21.92000 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, property and deception offences have generally increased, with theft consistently dominating this category, peaking around 1724 incidents in 2025.
- Assault and related offences represent the dominant violent crime, showing an overall upward trend from 105 cases in 2015 to over 300 in recent years.
- Burglary showed a significant spike around 2016-2017 with more than 400 incidents, but since then has declined to approximately 280 cases by 2025.
- Breaches of orders have steadily risen, reaching a peak of 332 in 2025, indicating growing challenges in law enforcement compliance.
- The data suggests increasing safety concerns due to rising assaults and thefts despite some declines in burglary, highlighting a need for focused crime prevention strategies.
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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