Crime Rates for Lara, VIC
⇌ Compare Lara with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Lara (3212) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2780 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 14,621 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 82.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 18.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 229.1 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 Lara for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1340), E Justice procedures offences (694), A Crimes against the person (401).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 712 | 1793 | 2189 | 2087 | 1886 | 2056 | 1398 | 1924 | 2291 | 2514 | 2780 |
| A Crimes against the person | 89 | 253 | 823 | 324 | 328 | 413 | 268 | 294 | 328 | 424 | 401 |
| B Property and deception offences | 492 | 1219 | 990 | 1257 | 963 | 730 | 549 | 864 | 1246 | 1337 | 1340 |
| C Drug offences | 15 | 82 | 64 | 102 | 64 | 80 | 88 | 50 | 102 | 133 | 159 |
| D Public order and security offences | 44 | 93 | 102 | 165 | 127 | 125 | 72 | 123 | 82 | 121 | 183 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 72 | 138 | 206 | 228 | 370 | 581 | 400 | 593 | 533 | 485 | 694 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 34 | 127 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 2780 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 10987 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 214 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 214 | 180 | 18.89% |
| Robbery In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Robbery. | 17 | 10 | 70.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 83 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 83 | 72 | 15.28% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 33 | 35 | -5.71% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 54 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 54 | 127 | -57.48% |
| Arson In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Arson. | 11 | 6 | 83.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 170 reported cases of Property damage. | 170 | 170 | 0.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 154 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 154 | 165 | -6.67% |
| Theft In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 885 reported cases of Theft. | 885 | 904 | -2.10% |
| Deception In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 120 reported cases of Deception. | 120 | 92 | 30.43% |
| Bribery In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 14 | 5 | 180.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 16 | 5 | 220.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 129 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 129 | 123 | 4.88% |
| 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 152 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 152 | 85 | 78.82% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 13 | 7 | 85.71% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 18 | 29 | -37.93% |
| 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 62 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 62 | 54 | 14.81% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 632 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 632 | 431 | 46.64% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 5 | -60.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Lara, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 4 | -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 Lara, VIC
How common is car theft in the Lara, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 56 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Lara, VIC are Power Tools (991), Cash/Document (952), Personal Property (834), Electrical Appliances (797) and Car Accessories (768).
What is the crime rate in Lara, VIC?
Lara, VIC has a crime rate of 2780 reported criminal offences.
Is Lara, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Lara, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 14,621 offenses per 100,000 people is higher 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 1340 reported offences.
Has crime in the Lara, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Lara, VIC have increased by 35% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Lara, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 401 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 Dec, there were 1220 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 Dec, Lara, VIC recorded 159 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Lara (2021)
Lara is a vibrant suburb with 19014 people. 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 people (79.5%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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AI Analysis
- From 2015 to 2025, overall crime shows an upward trend, especially in assault and stalking offences which have more than tripled and quadrupled respectively over this period.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with incidents rising from around 300 in 2015 to nearly 900 by 2025, showing a generally increasing pattern despite some fluctuations.
- Assault is the leading violent crime, steadily increasing from under 60 cases in 2015 to over 210 by 2025, indicating growing personal violence issues.
- There was a major spike in breaches of orders, escalating from about 60 in 2015 to over 600 in 2025, reflecting significant enforcement or compliance challenges.
- The data suggests increasing safety concerns, particularly due to rising violent crimes and persistent property offences, necessitating targeted crime prevention strategies.
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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