Crime Rates for Lysterfield South, VIC
⇌ Compare Lysterfield South with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Lysterfield South (3156) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 94 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,457 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Lysterfield South, VIC in 2021 was 994. In the last 10 years, Lysterfield South, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 165.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 31.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 497 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 Lysterfield South for 2025: B Property and deception offences (48), A Crimes against the person (14), C Drug offences (12).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59 | 87 | 73 | 58 | 74 | 85 | 80 | 69 | 89 | 88 | 94 |
| A Crimes against the person | 20 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 14 |
| B Property and deception offences | 27 | 60 | 38 | 36 | 49 | 52 | 58 | 31 | 41 | 52 | 48 |
| C Drug offences | 8 | 19 | 25 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 12 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 94 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 492 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 6 | 2 | 200.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 2 | 12 | -83.33% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 9 | -77.78% |
| Arson In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Property damage. | 2 | 6 | -66.67% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 6 | 8 | -25.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Theft. | 26 | 31 | -16.13% |
| Deception In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Deception. | 12 | 3 | 300.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 12 | 2 | 500.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 5 | -100.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 8 | 0 | 800.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 10 | 0 | 1000.00% |
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 Lysterfield South, VIC
How common is car theft in the Lysterfield South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 7 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 Lysterfield South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Lysterfield South, VIC are Personal Property (134), Jewellery (82), Tools (72), Power Tools (72) and Cash/Document (70).
What is the crime rate in Lysterfield South, VIC?
Lysterfield South, VIC has a crime rate of 94 reported criminal offences.
Is Lysterfield South, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Lysterfield South, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,457 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Lysterfield South, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Lysterfield South, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 48 reported offences.
Has crime in the Lysterfield South, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Lysterfield South, VIC have increased by 11% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Lysterfield South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 14 offenses against persons in Lysterfield South, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Lysterfield South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 36 property crime offenses in Lysterfield South, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Lysterfield South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Lysterfield South, VIC recorded 12 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Lysterfield South (2021)
Lysterfield South is a quiet suburb with around 994 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 60% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.4 people. The median household weekly income is $3223, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.5%. While 64.8% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, property crimes show fluctuations, with theft consistently being the dominant category, ranging mostly between 15 and 48 incidents annually.
- Assault and related offences are the most common violent crimes, showing an overall increase from near zero in 2020 to a peak of 7 in 2022, then fluctuating slightly.
- Burglary/break and enter shows a notable drop from a high of 17 incidents in 2016 to lower levels around 5-8 in recent years.
- Drug dealing and trafficking spiked sharply in 2025, rising from minimal counts in prior years to 12 incidents.
- The data suggests moderate safety concerns with persistent property crime, occasional violent crime increases, and emerging drug-related offences indicating evolving law enforcement challenges.
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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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