Crime Rates for Moorooduc, VIC
⇌ Compare Moorooduc with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Moorooduc (3933) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 222 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 22,112 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Moorooduc, VIC in 2021 was 1,004. In the last 10 years, Moorooduc, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 52.8 people.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 8.6 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 Moorooduc for 2025: B Property and deception offences (137), E Justice procedures offences (28), D Public order and security offences (23).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 81 | 470 | 252 | 231 | 161 | 211 | 107 | 130 | 127 | 179 | 222 |
| A Crimes against the person | 9 | 45 | 35 | 14 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 22 |
| B Property and deception offences | 51 | 196 | 116 | 121 | 91 | 88 | 41 | 67 | 68 | 121 | 137 |
| C Drug offences | 2 | 33 | 13 | 45 | 23 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| D Public order and security offences | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 23 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 7 | 182 | 74 | 37 | 10 | 42 | 36 | 31 | 13 | 24 | 28 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 222 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 1097 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 17 | 9 | 88.89% |
| Robbery In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 1 | 8 | -87.50% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Property damage. | 12 | 8 | 50.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 29 | 45 | -35.56% |
| Theft In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 88 reported cases of Theft. | 88 | 51 | 72.55% |
| Deception In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Deception. | 8 | 17 | -52.94% |
| Bribery In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 10 | 8 | 25.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 20 | 2 | 900.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 17 | 16 | 6.25% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 11 | 8 | 37.50% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Moorooduc, 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 Moorooduc, VIC
How common is car theft in the Moorooduc, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 8 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 Moorooduc, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Moorooduc, VIC are Power Tools (158), Tools (124), Electrical Appliances (64), Cash/Document (56) and Car Accessories (48).
What is the crime rate in Moorooduc, VIC?
Moorooduc, VIC has a crime rate of 222 reported criminal offences.
Is Moorooduc, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Moorooduc, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 22,112 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Moorooduc, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Moorooduc, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 137 reported offences.
Has crime in the Moorooduc, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Moorooduc, VIC have increased by 5% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Moorooduc, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 22 offenses against persons in Moorooduc, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Moorooduc, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 129 property crime offenses in Moorooduc, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Moorooduc, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Moorooduc, VIC recorded 12 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Moorooduc (2021)
Moorooduc is a quiet suburb with around 1004 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 44.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2256, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.9%. A majority of people (83%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Moorooduc, VIC
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AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences show an overall upward trend, peaking in recent years, while robbery remains consistently low.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, fluctuating but generally increasing, with a notable rise from mid-2010s to 2025.
- Assault constitutes the primary violent crime, with incidents more than doubling between early and recent years.
- A major spike occurred in weapons and explosives offences in 2025, surging from single-digit counts in previous years to 20 incidents.
- Despite fluctuations, the combined trends in theft and assault suggest ongoing safety concerns requiring targeted 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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