Crime Rates for Macarthur, VIC
⇌ Compare Macarthur with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Macarthur (3286) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 12 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 2,559 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Macarthur, VIC in 2021 was 469. In the last 10 years, Macarthur, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate is 1 offence per 156.3 people.In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is1 offence per 234.5 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 Macarthur for 2025: D Public order and security offences (5), B Property and deception offences (4), A Crimes against the person (3).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27 | 30 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 43 | 25 | 81 | 23 | 14 | 12 |
| A Crimes against the person | 5 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 59 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| B Property and deception offences | 12 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 12 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'A Crimes against the person' with 121 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Property damage. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Theft. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Macarthur, 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.
How safe do you feel in Macarthur, VIC?
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FAQ About Crime in Macarthur, VIC
How common is car theft in the Macarthur, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Macarthur, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Macarthur, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Macarthur, VIC are Jewellery (14), Timber/Build Mat (6), Tools (6), Livestock (4) and Household Items (4).
What is the crime rate in Macarthur, VIC?
Macarthur, VIC has a crime rate of 12 reported criminal offences.
Is Macarthur, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Macarthur, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,559 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Macarthur, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Macarthur, VIC was D Public order and security offences with 5 reported offences.
Has crime in the Macarthur, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 72% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Macarthur, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 3 offenses against persons in Macarthur, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Macarthur, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 4 property crime offenses in Macarthur, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Macarthur, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Macarthur, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Macarthur (2021)
Macarthur is a quiet suburb with around 469 people. While families are part of the community, only about 35.6% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1059, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.7%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 87.3% of people born in Australia.
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AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime rates show fluctuations with no consistent long-term increase or decrease.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 2020 with 11 incidents and generally ranging from 1 to 8 in other years.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime, varying between 0 and 5 incidents annually with no clear upward or downward trend.
- A major spike occurred in "Other crimes against the person" in 2022, jumping to 56 incidents before dropping sharply afterward.
- The data suggests moderate ongoing safety concerns primarily driven by theft and assaults, with isolated surges in other violent crimes affecting overall crime patterns.
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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