Crime Rates for Little River, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Little River (3211) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 263 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 19,438 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Little River, VIC in 2021 was 1,353. In the last 10 years, Little River, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 169.1 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 7.8 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1353 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 Little River for 2025: B Property and deception offences (205), A Crimes against the person (28), C Drug offences (13).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 178 | 168 | 197 | 306 | 277 | 243 | 519 | 138 | 204 | 211 | 263 |
| A Crimes against the person | 24 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 24 | 18 | 36 | 28 |
| B Property and deception offences | 116 | 140 | 156 | 279 | 212 | 191 | 93 | 74 | 149 | 144 | 205 |
| C Drug offences | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 5 | 38 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| D Public order and security offences | 8 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 28 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 30 | 21 | 13 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 316 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 263 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 1759 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 8 | 20 | -60.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 8 | 3 | 166.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 11 | 6 | 83.33% |
| Arson In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Property damage. | 18 | 16 | 12.50% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 14 | 13 | 7.69% |
| Theft In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 160 reported cases of Theft. | 160 | 105 | 52.38% |
| Deception In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Deception. | 12 | 10 | 20.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 6 | 2 | 200.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 7 | 1 | 600.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 6 | 20 | -70.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Theft (B40) consistently remains the highest volume crime, peaking at 205 incidents in 2018 and showing fluctuations with a notable drop to 47 in 2022, then rising again to 160 in 2025.
- Property damage (B20) shows a general increase from 5 in 2016 to peaks above 20 in recent years (23 in 2023, 18 in 2025).
- Crimes against the person fluctuate without a clear trend, with Assault peaking at 20 in 2024 and dropping as low as 4 in 2023.
- Drug use and possession (C30) peaked sharply in 2021 at 33 incidents, otherwise generally low.
- Breaches of orders (E20) show large variability with peaks at 24 in 2015 and 22 in 2023.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft is the most common crime overall, with numbers ranging from 47 (2022) to 205 (2018).
- Assault and related offences peak at 20 incidents in 2024, indicating serious violent crime presence.
- Property damage incidents reached a high of 23 in 2023.
- Burglary/Break and enter maintains steady numbers mostly between 10-23 annually.
- Breaches of orders and Justice procedures offences combined suggest significant legal system interactions, with breaches peaking at 24 (2015) and justice procedures at 9 (2021).
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Theft dropped significantly from 205 (2018) to 47 (2022), then surged back to 160 by 2025.
- Assault spiked sharply in 2024 (20) from 4 in 2023, then dropped to 8 in 2025.
- Arson decreased drastically from 18 (2017) to 4 or less after 2018.
- Drug use and possession fell from 33 (2021) to 2-6 in subsequent years.
- Breaches of orders dropped from 24 (2015) to 5 (2016), then had another spike to 22 (2023).
4. Safety-Relevant Observations (Property vs Violent Crime Trends):
- Property crimes (Theft, Property damage, Burglary) dominate the crime profile, consistently higher than violent crimes.
- Violent crimes (Assault, Robbery, Stalking) remain relatively low but fluctuate, with assault being the primary violent offence.
- Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people show moderate consistency, indicating ongoing risks to personal safety.
- The spike in breaches of orders and justice procedure offences may reflect social or enforcement changes impacting community safety dynamics.
- Drug-related offences are generally low except for the 2021 spike in possession
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Little River (2021)
Little River is a quiet suburb with around 1353 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 51.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $2005, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.4%. A majority of residents (72.7%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Little River, VIC
If you’re considering living near Little River , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Balliang East - 15 offences (0.07538 per 100,000 people)
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- Mambourin - 304 offences (0.96508 per 100,000 people)
- Quandong - 18 offences (3.60000 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Little River, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Little River, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 29 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 Little River, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Little River, VIC are Power Tools (189), Electrical Appliances (154), Tools (137), Cash/Document (133) and Personal Property (118).
What is the crime rate in Little River, VIC?
Little River, VIC has a crime rate of 263 reported criminal offences.
Is Little River, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Little River, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 19,438 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Little River, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Little River, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 205 reported offences.
Has crime in the Little River, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Little River, VIC have increased by 8% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Little River, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 28 offenses against persons in Little River, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Little River, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 193 property crime offenses in Little River, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Little River, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Little River, VIC recorded 13 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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