Crime Rates for Lalor, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Lalor (3075) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1608 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 6,925 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Lalor, VIC in 2021 was 23,219. In the last 10 years, Lalor, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 165.9 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 35.4 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 362.8 residents. 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 Lalor for 2025: B Property and deception offences (819), E Justice procedures offences (408), A Crimes against the person (234).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1348 | 1537 | 1528 | 1452 | 1535 | 1649 | 1572 | 1159 | 1131 | 1402 | 1608 |
| A Crimes against the person | 222 | 251 | 264 | 286 | 296 | 361 | 311 | 261 | 231 | 236 | 234 |
| B Property and deception offences | 805 | 837 | 869 | 790 | 847 | 770 | 658 | 461 | 480 | 639 | 819 |
| C Drug offences | 94 | 92 | 98 | 97 | 122 | 185 | 182 | 137 | 115 | 62 | 95 |
| D Public order and security offences | 82 | 62 | 55 | 77 | 90 | 87 | 80 | 87 | 82 | 39 | 52 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 142 | 293 | 239 | 199 | 178 | 227 | 251 | 201 | 219 | 419 | 408 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 90 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 1608 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 7975 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 135 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 135 | 131 | 3.05% |
| Robbery In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Robbery. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 64 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 64 | 56 | 14.29% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 7 | 10 | -30.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 23 | 34 | -32.35% |
| Arson In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Arson. | 9 | 13 | -30.77% |
| Property damage In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 103 reported cases of Property damage. | 103 | 117 | -11.97% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 88 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 88 | 65 | 35.38% |
| Theft In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 567 reported cases of Theft. | 567 | 389 | 45.76% |
| Deception In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Deception. | 52 | 55 | -5.45% |
| Bribery In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 3 | 9 | -66.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 14 | 6 | 133.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 78 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 78 | 47 | 65.96% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 34 | 26 | 30.77% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 6 | 7 | -14.29% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 12 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 31 | 23 | 34.78% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 377 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 377 | 396 | -4.80% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Lalor, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Lalor (2021)
Lalor is a vibrant suburb with 23219 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1348, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.5%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 47% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Lalor, VIC
If you’re considering living near Lalor , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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Common FAQ about Lalor, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Lalor, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 80 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 Lalor, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Lalor, VIC are Cash/Document (1961), Car Accessories (1919), Personal Property (1425), Jewellery (1416) and Electrical Appliances (963).
What is the crime rate in Lalor, VIC?
Lalor, VIC has a crime rate of 1608 reported criminal offences.
Is Lalor, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Lalor, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 6,925 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Lalor, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Lalor, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 819 reported offences.
Has crime in the Lalor, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 2% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Lalor, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 234 offenses against persons in Lalor, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Lalor, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 767 property crime offenses in Lalor, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Lalor, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Lalor, VIC recorded 95 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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