Crime Rates for Langwarrin, VIC
⇌ Compare Langwarrin with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Langwarrin (3910) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2191 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,289 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Langwarrin, VIC in 2021 was 23,588. In the last 10 years, Langwarrin, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 120.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 26.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 323.1 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 Langwarrin for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1155), E Justice procedures offences (441), A Crimes against the person (376).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 988 | 2357 | 2265 | 2244 | 1959 | 2046 | 1730 | 1848 | 1926 | 2345 | 2191 |
| A Crimes against the person | 127 | 329 | 340 | 374 | 381 | 427 | 330 | 360 | 393 | 410 | 376 |
| B Property and deception offences | 573 | 1346 | 1082 | 1282 | 1224 | 874 | 790 | 837 | 877 | 1195 | 1155 |
| C Drug offences | 70 | 167 | 148 | 164 | 69 | 100 | 103 | 162 | 111 | 140 | 126 |
| D Public order and security offences | 101 | 121 | 94 | 123 | 49 | 85 | 113 | 63 | 74 | 124 | 93 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 117 | 390 | 599 | 298 | 235 | 400 | 378 | 424 | 471 | 476 | 441 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 160 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 2191 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 11235 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 192 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 192 | 196 | -2.04% |
| Robbery In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Robbery. | 4 | 11 | -63.64% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 73 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 73 | 90 | -18.89% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 41 | 22 | 86.36% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 66 | 91 | -27.47% |
| Arson In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Arson. | 11 | 9 | 22.22% |
| Property damage In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 171 reported cases of Property damage. | 171 | 156 | 9.62% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 160 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 160 | 149 | 7.38% |
| Theft In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 732 reported cases of Theft. | 732 | 800 | -8.50% |
| Deception In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 81 reported cases of Deception. | 81 | 81 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 8 | 12 | -33.33% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 17 | 23 | -26.09% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 101 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 101 | 105 | -3.81% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 60 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 60 | 81 | -25.93% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 20 | 16 | 25.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 9 | 19 | -52.63% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public security offences. | 4 | 8 | -50.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 73 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 73 | 53 | 37.74% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 368 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 368 | 423 | -13.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Langwarrin, 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.
How safe do you feel in Langwarrin, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel unsafe living in Langwarrin, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Langwarrin, VIC
How common is car theft in the Langwarrin, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 49 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 Langwarrin, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Langwarrin, VIC are Power Tools (1476), Cash/Document (1264), Car Accessories (1263), Tools (1167) and Personal Property (1114).
What is the crime rate in Langwarrin, VIC?
Langwarrin, VIC has a crime rate of 2191 reported criminal offences.
Is Langwarrin, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Langwarrin, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,289 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Langwarrin, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Langwarrin, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1155 reported offences.
Has crime in the Langwarrin, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Langwarrin, VIC have increased by 7% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Langwarrin, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 376 offenses against persons in Langwarrin, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Langwarrin, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1074 property crime offenses in Langwarrin, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Langwarrin, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Langwarrin, VIC recorded 126 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Langwarrin (2021)
Langwarrin is a vibrant suburb with 23588 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1919, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.5%. A majority of people (80.7%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Langwarrin, VIC
If you’re considering living near Langwarrin , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Langwarrin South - 112 offences (0.08321 per 100,000 people)
- Pearcedale - 346 offences (0.08948 per 100,000 people)
- Botanic Ridge - 696 offences (0.10328 per 100,000 people)
- Skye - 907 offences (0.11214 per 100,000 people)
- Cranbourne South - 489 offences (0.15088 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum Downs - 5031 offences (0.22893 per 100,000 people)
- Frankston North - 1585 offences (0.27753 per 100,000 people)
- Baxter - 606 offences (0.27978 per 100,000 people)
- Frankston - 18366 offences (0.49198 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, assault and related offenses nearly tripled, rising from 68 in 2015 to 192-196 during recent years, indicating a sustained upward trend in violent crime.
- Theft consistently dominates property crimes, with counts ranging broadly from around 314 in 2015 to peaks near 800 in recent years, making it the most prevalent property offense.
- Assault remains the dominant violent crime, exceeding other offenses such as robbery and stalking by a significant margin throughout the period.
- A notable spike occurred in breaches of orders, increasing from about 105 in 2015 to over 400 in recent years, highlighting growing challenges in legal compliance.
- While property damage and burglary fluctuated moderately, the overall rise in assaults and order breaches suggests increasing safety concerns despite some declines in minor offenses.
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*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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