Crime Rates for Little River, VIC
⇌ Compare Little River with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Little River (3211) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 510 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 37,694 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 45.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 4.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 676.5 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 Little River for 2025: B Property and deception offences (379), A Crimes against the person (66), E Justice procedures offences (34).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 198 | 389 | 489 | 552 | 598 | 1009 | 411 | 337 | 455 | 433 | 510 |
| A Crimes against the person | 28 | 23 | 30 | 36 | 55 | 49 | 75 | 42 | 70 | 61 | 66 |
| B Property and deception offences | 130 | 330 | 401 | 484 | 460 | 286 | 172 | 219 | 301 | 313 | 379 |
| C Drug offences | 2 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 35 | 52 | 27 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 26 |
| D Public order and security offences | 14 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 23 | 30 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 20 | 5 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 24 | 22 | 31 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 25 | 45 | 70 | 30 | 34 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 561 | 95 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 510 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 3475 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 30 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 30 | 31 | -3.23% |
| Robbery In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 2 | 5 | -60.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 16 | 6 | 166.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 18 | 15 | 20.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Property damage. | 27 | 33 | -18.18% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 37 | 19 | 94.74% |
| Theft In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 279 reported cases of Theft. | 279 | 239 | 16.74% |
| Deception In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Deception. | 34 | 21 | 61.90% |
| 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 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 10 | 0 | 1000.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 11 | 9 | 22.22% |
| 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 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 4 | 10 | -60.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 8 | -100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| 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 19 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 19 | 5 | 280.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Little River, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 15 | 25 | -40.00% |
| 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% |
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 Little River, VIC
How common is car theft in the Little River, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 30 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Little River, VIC are Power Tools (183), Cash/Document (149), Electrical Appliances (142), Tools (135) and Car Accessories (133).
What is the crime rate in Little River, VIC?
Little River, VIC has a crime rate of 510 reported criminal offences.
Is Little River, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Little River, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 37,694 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 379 reported offences.
Has crime in the Little River, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 49% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Little River, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 66 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 Dec, there were 345 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 Dec, Little River, VIC recorded 26 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community 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 people (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.
- Point Wilson - 4 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
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- Balliang East - 31 offences (0.15578 per 100,000 people)
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- Quandong - 35 offences (7.00000 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, there is a fluctuating but generally increasing trend in total crime, with notable rises in certain years for specific offences.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 2018-2019 with over 370 incidents and remaining high through 2025 despite some decline from the peak.
- Assault and related offences constitute the primary violent crime, showing a gradual increase from around 12-17 cases in earlier years to 30-31 cases in 2024-2025.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders, rising sharply to over 50 cases in 2023 before declining somewhat by 2025.
- The data indicate ongoing challenges to public safety, driven mainly by persistent high theft rates and increasing assaults, affecting overall community security.
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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