Crime Rates for Lara, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Lara (3212) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1393 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,326 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Lara, VIC in 2021 was 19,014. In the last 10 years, Lara, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 190.1 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 33.4 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 528.2 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 Lara for 2025: B Property and deception offences (694), E Justice procedures offences (319), A Crimes against the person (206).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 794 | 839 | 799 | 1287 | 923 | 943 | 850 | 897 | 1121 | 1143 | 1393 |
| A Crimes against the person | 92 | 112 | 132 | 441 | 151 | 175 | 173 | 144 | 160 | 190 | 206 |
| B Property and deception offences | 568 | 602 | 472 | 608 | 539 | 431 | 245 | 420 | 532 | 637 | 694 |
| C Drug offences | 24 | 27 | 38 | 46 | 39 | 34 | 45 | 31 | 48 | 41 | 84 |
| D Public order and security offences | 39 | 46 | 47 | 74 | 56 | 77 | 49 | 36 | 65 | 37 | 87 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 71 | 51 | 106 | 114 | 120 | 214 | 280 | 261 | 316 | 234 | 319 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 58 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 1393 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 5748 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 94 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 94 | 102 | -7.84% |
| Robbery In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Robbery. | 6 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 36 | 35 | 2.86% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 17 | 16 | 6.25% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 53 | 34 | 55.88% |
| Arson In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Arson. | 4 | 5 | -20.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 70 reported cases of Property damage. | 70 | 98 | -28.57% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 75 | 99 | -24.24% |
| Theft In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 495 reported cases of Theft. | 495 | 387 | 27.91% |
| Deception In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of Deception. | 50 | 48 | 4.17% |
| Bribery In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 6 | 1 | 500.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 73 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 73 | 37 | 97.30% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 66 | 20 | 230.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 13 | 13 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 25 | 27 | -7.41% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 294 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 294 | 207 | 42.03% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes generally increased from 2015 to a peak around 2018-2025.
- Notable rise in assault, theft, and breaches of orders in recent years.
- Some crime types show fluctuations with intermittent spikes and drops.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (latest year 2025):
- Theft (B40): 495 incidents — consistently the highest volume crime.
- Breaches of orders (E20): 294 incidents — second highest, increasing since 2016.
- Assault and related offences (A20): 94 incidents — most common violent crime.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30): 75 incidents — significant property crime.
- Drug use and possession (C30): 73 incidents — major drug offence category.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10): 66 incidents — notable public order concern.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Assault decreased from 102 in 2024 to 78 in 2023, then rose again to 94 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders surged from 38 in 2016 to 294 in 2025, a nearly eightfold increase.
- Theft jumped from 136 in 2021 to 495 in 2025, a more than threefold rise.
- Property damage dropped from 125 in 2018 to 70 in 2025.
- "Other crimes against the person" spiked abnormally to 301 in 2018, then normalized.
- Weapons offences doubled from 20 in 2024 to 66 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession more than doubled from 37 in 2024 to 73 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes dominate overall crime profile, particularly theft and burglary.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) are less frequent but show moderate increases in recent years.
- Sharp increases in breaches of orders suggest rising issues with legal compliance/public safety.
- Fluctuations in weapons offences and drug-related crimes indicate emerging public order risks.
- Relative decline in some property damage offenses contrasts with rise in theft, highlighting targeted property crime trends.
- Public nuisance and disorderly conduct offenses remain low compared to other categories.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Lara (2021)
Lara is a vibrant suburb with 19014 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1969, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.1%. A majority of residents (79.5%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Lara, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Lara, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 62 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 Lara, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Lara, VIC are Power Tools (995), Cash/Document (948), Personal Property (882), Electrical Appliances (834) and Car Accessories (731).
What is the crime rate in Lara, VIC?
Lara, VIC has a crime rate of 1393 reported criminal offences.
Is Lara, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Lara, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 7,326 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Lara, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Lara, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 694 reported offences.
Has crime in the Lara, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Lara, VIC have increased by 48% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Lara, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 206 offenses against persons in Lara, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Lara, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 644 property crime offenses in Lara, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Lara, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Lara, VIC recorded 84 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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