Crime Rates for Lysterfield, VIC
⇌ Compare Lysterfield with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Lysterfield (3156) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 388 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 5,808 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Lysterfield, VIC in 2021 was 6,681. In the last 10 years, Lysterfield, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 222.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 32.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 742.3 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (242), A Crimes against the person (54), E Justice procedures offences (46).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 537 | 952 | 435 | 467 | 621 | 447 | 331 | 332 | 408 | 388 |
| A Crimes against the person | 1 | 54 | 77 | 59 | 62 | 57 | 70 | 67 | 53 | 55 | 54 |
| B Property and deception offences | 18 | 380 | 771 | 305 | 304 | 321 | 250 | 176 | 181 | 225 | 242 |
| C Drug offences | 4 | 58 | 61 | 31 | 42 | 84 | 40 | 22 | 56 | 66 | 42 |
| D Public order and security offences | 2 | 10 | 26 | 16 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 4 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 35 | 15 | 22 | 30 | 38 | 69 | 49 | 27 | 37 | 46 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 92 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 388 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 3173 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 24 | 23 | 4.35% |
| Robbery In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Robbery. | 6 | 4 | 50.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 9 | 8 | 12.50% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 10 | 15 | -33.33% |
| Arson In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Property damage. | 13 | 19 | -31.58% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 50 | 44 | 13.64% |
| Theft In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 156 reported cases of Theft. | 156 | 143 | 9.09% |
| Deception In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Deception. | 20 | 14 | 42.86% |
| Bribery In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 42 | 64 | -34.38% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 15 | -100.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 10 | -100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 11 | 11 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 35 | 26 | 34.62% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Lysterfield, 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 Lysterfield, VIC
How common is car theft in the Lysterfield, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 13 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, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Lysterfield, VIC are Personal Property (558), Jewellery (518), Tools (504), Cash/Document (450) and Power Tools (434).
What is the crime rate in Lysterfield, VIC?
Lysterfield, VIC has a crime rate of 388 reported criminal offences.
Is Lysterfield, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Lysterfield, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,808 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Lysterfield, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Lysterfield, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 242 reported offences.
Has crime in the Lysterfield, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 38% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Lysterfield, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 54 offenses against persons in Lysterfield, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Lysterfield, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 222 property crime offenses in Lysterfield, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Lysterfield, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Lysterfield, VIC recorded 42 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Lysterfield (2021)
Lysterfield is a quiet suburb with around 6681 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 60.2% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2754, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.4%. A majority of people (75.1%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Lysterfield, VIC
If you’re considering living near Lysterfield , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Belgrave Heights - 50 offences (0.03577 per 100,000 people)
- Tecoma - 131 offences (0.06347 per 100,000 people)
- Upwey - 449 offences (0.06586 per 100,000 people)
- Belgrave South - 139 offences (0.08323 per 100,000 people)
- Narre Warren North - 722 offences (0.08988 per 100,000 people)
- Lysterfield South - 94 offences (0.09457 per 100,000 people)
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- Ferntree Gully - 3468 offences (0.12658 per 100,000 people)
- Upper Ferntree Gully - 474 offences (0.13872 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the decade, total crime shows fluctuations with peaks around 2017 and declines in recent years, though some categories remain elevated.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking notably in 2017 at 664 incidents before declining to around 150-160 in the latest years.
- Assault and related offences lead violent crimes, varying between mid-20s to mid-40s annually, with a general decline after 2017.
- A major spike occurred in theft in 2017, followed by a sharp drop; property damage also peaked in 2016-2017 before decreasing.
- Despite reductions from peak years, persistent levels of assault and theft maintain ongoing safety concerns within the area.
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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