Crime Rates for Miners Rest, VIC
⇌ Compare Miners Rest with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Miners Rest (3352) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 148 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 3,865 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Miners Rest, VIC in 2021 was 3,829. In the last 10 years, Miners Rest, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 239.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 42.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1914.5 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 Miners Rest for 2026: B Property and deception offences (103), A Crimes against the person (22), E Justice procedures offences (15).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 163 | 159 | 77 | 108 | 161 | 104 | 97 | 113 | 136 | 157 | 148 |
| A Crimes against the person | 18 | 31 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 22 |
| B Property and deception offences | 134 | 94 | 59 | 50 | 95 | 44 | 50 | 47 | 57 | 88 | 103 |
| C Drug offences | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| D Public order and security offences | 2 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 5 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 5 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 39 | 38 | 16 | 30 | 34 | 37 | 15 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 148 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 821 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 15 | 15 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 3 | 6 | -50.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 5 | -60.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Property damage. | 7 | 8 | -12.50% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 16 | 20 | -20.00% |
| Theft In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 74 reported cases of Theft. | 74 | 51 | 45.10% |
| Deception In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Deception. | 4 | 4 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 5 | 2 | 150.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 2 | 5 | -60.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 13 | 32 | -59.38% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Miners Rest, 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.
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FAQ About Crime in Miners Rest, VIC
How common is car theft in the Miners Rest, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 19 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 Miners Rest, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Miners Rest, VIC are Tools (266), Power Tools (224), Personal Property (170), Cash/Document (138) and Car Accessories (122).
What is the crime rate in Miners Rest, VIC?
Miners Rest, VIC has a crime rate of 148 reported criminal offences.
Is Miners Rest, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Miners Rest, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,865 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Miners Rest, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Miners Rest, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 103 reported offences.
Has crime in the Miners Rest, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Miners Rest, VIC have increased by 42% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Miners Rest, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 22 offenses against persons in Miners Rest, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Miners Rest, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 99 property crime offenses in Miners Rest, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Miners Rest, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Miners Rest, VIC recorded 3 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Miners Rest (2021)
Miners Rest is a quiet suburb with around 3829 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1983, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.1%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 89.8% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Miners Rest, VIC
If you’re considering living near Miners Rest , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Sulky - 2 offences (0.00855 per 100,000 people)
- Blowhard - 4 offences (0.04878 per 100,000 people)
- Mount Rowan - 18 offences (0.06102 per 100,000 people)
- Alfredton - 805 offences (0.06809 per 100,000 people)
- Bald Hills - 9 offences (0.07895 per 100,000 people)
- Lucas - 253 offences (0.08450 per 100,000 people)
- Lake Gardens - 209 offences (0.11605 per 100,000 people)
- Wendouree - 2221 offences (0.21405 per 100,000 people)
- Mitchell Park - 192 offences (0.21646 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2026, crime shows fluctuations with no consistent long-term increase or decrease, but notable spikes and drops in specific categories.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking at 87 incidents in 2016 and varying widely, reaching 74 in 2026.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crimes, fluctuating between 3 and 16 incidents annually, with higher counts in recent years.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders, jumping from 3 in 2016 to a peak of 36 in 2021, then declining to 13 by 2026.
- Overall, the data indicates variable crime activity with certain offence types suggesting areas for focused safety interventions.
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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