Crime Rates for Long Forest, VIC
⇌ Compare Long Forest with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Long Forest (3340) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 11 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 3,207 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Long Forest, VIC in 2021 was 343. In the last 10 years, Long Forest, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 171.5 people.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 343 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 Long Forest for 2026: E Justice procedures offences (5), A Crimes against the person (3), B Property and deception offences (2).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 19 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 31 | 16 | 10 | 23 | 10 | 11 |
| A Crimes against the person | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| B Property and deception offences | 12 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D Public order and security offences | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 11 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 90 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Robbery In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Property damage. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Theft In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Theft. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
| Deception In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Long Forest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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 Long Forest, VIC?
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FAQ About Crime in Long Forest, VIC
How common is car theft in the Long Forest, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 1 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 Long Forest, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Long Forest, VIC are Car Accessories (20), Cash/Document (12), Electrical Appliances (10), Tools (10) and Domestic Pets (8).
What is the crime rate in Long Forest, VIC?
Long Forest, VIC has a crime rate of 11 reported criminal offences.
Is Long Forest, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Long Forest, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,207 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Long Forest, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Long Forest, VIC was E Justice procedures offences with 5 reported offences.
Has crime in the Long Forest, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 65% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Long Forest, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 3 offenses against persons in Long Forest, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Long Forest, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 2 property crime offenses in Long Forest, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Long Forest, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Long Forest, VIC recorded 1 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Long Forest (2021)
Long Forest is a quiet suburb with around 343 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 49% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2437, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.7%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 85.7% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Long Forest, VIC
If you’re considering living near Long Forest , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Hopetoun Park - 43 offences (0.04705 per 100,000 people)
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- Merrimu - 20 offences (0.05038 per 100,000 people)
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- Melton West - 1132 offences (0.12887 per 100,000 people)
- Bacchus Marsh - 1323 offences (0.16944 per 100,000 people)
- Coimadai - 82 offences (0.20049 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2026, crime rates show fluctuations without a consistent upward or downward long-term trend.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, generally ranging between 3 and 12 incidents annually, with a peak in 2017.
- Assault and related offences are the primary violent crime, displaying low but persistent numbers mostly between 0 and 3 yearly.
- A major spike occurred in miscellaneous offences in 2021, with 24 incidents, sharply dropping to 5 in 2022 and zero thereafter.
- Overall, crime volumes remain relatively low, suggesting a moderate safety level but with occasional spikes warranting attention.
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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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