Crime Rates for Kooyong, VIC
⇌ Compare Kooyong with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Kooyong (3144) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 189 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 22,447 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Kooyong, VIC in 2021 was 842. In the last 10 years, Kooyong, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 60.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 8.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 421 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 Kooyong for 2025: B Property and deception offences (118), E Justice procedures offences (28), A Crimes against the person (20).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 94 | 181 | 136 | 146 | 149 | 164 | 142 | 156 | 187 | 154 | 189 |
| A Crimes against the person | 6 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 24 | 31 | 20 |
| B Property and deception offences | 62 | 138 | 110 | 120 | 98 | 89 | 105 | 78 | 108 | 78 | 118 |
| C Drug offences | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 9 |
| D Public order and security offences | 5 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 20 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 13 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 8 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 18 | 39 | 39 | 34 | 28 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 189 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 1104 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 14 | 20 | -30.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 1 | 6 | -83.33% |
| Arson In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Property damage. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 26 | 18 | 44.44% |
| Theft In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 76 reported cases of Theft. | 76 | 50 | 52.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Deception. | 8 | 6 | 33.33% |
| Bribery In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 6 | 2 | 200.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 18 | 32 | -43.75% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 10 | 2 | 400.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Kooyong, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Kooyong, 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 Kooyong, VIC
How common is car theft in the Kooyong, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 8 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 Kooyong, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Kooyong, VIC are Personal Property (226), Cash/Document (196), Tools (112), Car Accessories (100) and Power Tools (88).
What is the crime rate in Kooyong, VIC?
Kooyong, VIC has a crime rate of 189 reported criminal offences.
Is Kooyong, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Kooyong, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 22,447 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Kooyong, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Kooyong, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 118 reported offences.
Has crime in the Kooyong, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Kooyong, VIC have increased by 15% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Kooyong, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 20 offenses against persons in Kooyong, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Kooyong, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 110 property crime offenses in Kooyong, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Kooyong, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Kooyong, VIC recorded 9 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Kooyong (2021)
Kooyong is a quiet suburb with around 842 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 44.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $3218, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.4%. A majority of people (75.4%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences generally remained low but showed an increase in recent years, reaching 14 incidents in 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high with numbers ranging from about 37 to 93 over the years, peaking around 2016.
- Assault and related offences constitute the main violent crime category, with fluctuations but a notable rise after 2021.
- A major spike occurred in deception offences in 2023, rising to 15 from mostly single-digit counts in previous years.
- Despite some increases, overall crime levels suggest moderate safety concerns, primarily driven by persistent theft and recent assault rises.
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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