Crime Rates for Koroit, VIC
⇌ Compare Koroit with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Koroit (3282) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 198 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,066 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Koroit, VIC in 2021 was 2,184. In the last 10 years, Koroit, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 168 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 52 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 218.4 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 Koroit for 2025: E Justice procedures offences (89), B Property and deception offences (65), A Crimes against the person (27).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54 | 153 | 157 | 103 | 137 | 197 | 178 | 146 | 204 | 242 | 198 |
| A Crimes against the person | 14 | 44 | 42 | 26 | 48 | 51 | 42 | 25 | 57 | 55 | 27 |
| B Property and deception offences | 24 | 76 | 78 | 43 | 54 | 79 | 63 | 62 | 81 | 90 | 65 |
| C Drug offences | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 31 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| D Public order and security offences | 7 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 5 | 20 | 16 | 25 | 14 | 29 | 40 | 18 | 39 | 70 | 89 |
| F Other offences | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 198 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 715 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 13 | 22 | -40.91% |
| Robbery In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 10 | 19 | -47.37% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 4 | 14 | -71.43% |
| Arson In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Property damage. | 14 | 43 | -67.44% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 12 | 5 | 140.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Theft. | 30 | 41 | -26.83% |
| Deception In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Deception. | 9 | 1 | 800.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 2 | 9 | -77.78% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 6 | 10 | -40.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 2 | 14 | -85.71% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 87 | 56 | 55.36% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Koroit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
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 Koroit, VIC
How common is car theft in the Koroit, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1 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 Koroit, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Koroit, VIC are Power Tools (56), Personal Property (54), Car Accessories (44), Cash/Document (44) and Jewellery (34).
What is the crime rate in Koroit, VIC?
Koroit, VIC has a crime rate of 198 reported criminal offences.
Is Koroit, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Koroit, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,066 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Koroit, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Koroit, VIC was E Justice procedures offences with 89 reported offences.
Has crime in the Koroit, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Koroit, VIC have increased by 1% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Koroit, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 27 offenses against persons in Koroit, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Koroit, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 56 property crime offenses in Koroit, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Koroit, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Koroit, VIC recorded 4 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Koroit (2021)
Koroit is a quiet suburb with around 2184 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 41.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1466, though the unemployment rate stands at 1.7%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 86.6% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Koroit, VIC
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- Yangery - 12 offences (0.10619 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period 2015 to 2025, overall crime displays fluctuations with no consistent long-term increase or decrease, though some categories show variability.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high from about 20 to over 40 incidents annually, peaking around 2017 and remaining elevated through 2025.
- Assault and related offences lead violent crimes, ranging roughly between 11 and 30 incidents yearly, with a general decline after 2019.
- A major spike is observed in breaches of orders, surging sharply from low single digits before 2017 to a peak of 87 in 2025.
- The prevalence of theft combined with frequent breaches of orders suggests ongoing challenges to public safety, despite some decreases in assault rates.
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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