Crime Rates for Lynbrook, VIC

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As of the March 2026 data release, The Lynbrook (3975) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1375 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 15,075 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Lynbrook, VIC in 2021 was 9,121. In the last 10 years, Lynbrook, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 80.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate is 1 offence per 13.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 228 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 Lynbrook for 2025: B Property and deception offences (815), A Crimes against the person (217), E Justice procedures offences (197).

Crime offences in Lynbrook, VIC from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total4651188896802828116686185191811411375
A Crimes against the person67222180138151155186211160211217
B Property and deception offences268685497482523651527420535689815
C Drug offences36784254211172349403341
D Public order and security offences18394949248930293860105
E Justice procedures offences761621247910311585135143146197
F Other offences0240639107220

In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 1375 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 6092 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeoffences (2025)offences (2024)Changes(%)
Assault and related offences
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
96110-12.73%
Robbery
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Robbery.
171070.00%
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
4047-14.89%
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
234475.00%
crimes against the person
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of crimes against the person.
41402.50%
Arson
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Arson.
411-63.64%
Property damage
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 90 reported cases of Property damage.
9091-1.10%
Burglary/Break and enter
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 104 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
1047146.48%
Theft
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 573 reported cases of Theft.
57346224.03%
Deception
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Deception.
4454-18.52%
Bribery
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery.
000.00%
Drug dealing and trafficking
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
51400.00%
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
70700.00%
Drug use and possession
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
2932-9.38%
Other drug offences
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences.
000.00%
Weapons and explosives offences
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 73 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
7334114.71%
Disorderly and offensive conduct
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
13128.33%
Public nuisance offences
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
161145.45%
Public security offences
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public security offences.
330.00%
Justice procedures
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Justice procedures.
3617111.76%
Breaches of orders
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 161 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
16112924.81%
Regulatory driving offences
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.
000.00%
Transport regulation offences
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
000.00%
Other government regulatory offences
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
02-100.00%
Miscellaneous offences
In 2025, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
000.00%

Overview

No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), people in 2021

Crime 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 Lynbrook, VIC

  • How common is car theft in the Lynbrook, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 38 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 Lynbrook, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Lynbrook, VIC are Car Accessories (852), Cash/Document (846), Personal Property (708), Electrical Appliances (408) and Jewellery (325).

  • What is the crime rate in Lynbrook, VIC?

    Lynbrook, VIC has a crime rate of 1375 reported criminal offences.

  • Is Lynbrook, VIC a safe suburb?

    Based on official statistics, Lynbrook, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 15,075 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.

  • What is the most common crime in Lynbrook, VIC?

    In 2025, the most common crime type in Lynbrook, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 815 reported offences.

  • Has crime in the Lynbrook, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates in Lynbrook, VIC have increased by 18% compared to five years ago.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Lynbrook, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 217 offenses against persons in Lynbrook, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.

  • What is the rate of property crime in Lynbrook, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 771 property crime offenses in Lynbrook, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in Lynbrook, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Dec, Lynbrook, VIC recorded 41 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.

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AI Analysis

  • Over the past decade, total crime shows fluctuations but no consistent long-term decline or rise; notable increases occur in recent years for some categories.
  • Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high with a peak around 2015-2025 and a major increase from 153 incidents in 2015 to 573 in 2025.
  • Assault and related offences are the leading violent crime, generally stable but rising from mid-2010s lows (~44 in 2015) to above 90 incidents recently.
  • A major spike is seen in breaches of orders, doubling from 62 in 2015 to 161 in 2025, indicating increasing non-compliance with legal restrictions.
  • The overall safety relevance is marked by persistent high theft rates and increasing violent assaults, suggesting ongoing challenges in both property and personal safety domains.

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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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