Crime Rates for Mount Cottrell, VIC
⇌ Compare Mount Cottrell with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Mount Cottrell (3024) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 366 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 73,790 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Mount Cottrell, VIC in 2021 was 496. In the last 10 years, Mount Cottrell, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 35.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 2.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 124 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 Mount Cottrell for 2025: B Property and deception offences (263), D Public order and security offences (34), A Crimes against the person (27).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 159 | 95 | 142 | 197 | 242 | 228 | 225 | 192 | 251 | 366 |
| A Crimes against the person | 16 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 22 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 27 |
| B Property and deception offences | 34 | 124 | 65 | 110 | 169 | 151 | 138 | 171 | 129 | 189 | 263 |
| C Drug offences | 6 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 25 |
| D Public order and security offences | 2 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 34 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 14 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 32 | 42 | 7 | 19 | 12 | 15 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 366 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 1543 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 14 | 11 | 27.27% |
| Robbery In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 4 | 8 | -50.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Arson. | 18 | 8 | 125.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Property damage. | 24 | 21 | 14.29% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 26 | 30 | -13.33% |
| Theft In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 189 reported cases of Theft. | 189 | 125 | 51.20% |
| Deception In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Deception. | 6 | 5 | 20.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 12 | 0 | 1200.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 11 | 0 | 1100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 2 | 9 | -77.78% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 17 | 9 | 88.89% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 9 | 7 | 28.57% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 8 | 0 | 800.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 6 | 6 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 9 | 6 | 50.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Mount Cottrell, 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 Mount Cottrell, VIC
How common is car theft in the Mount Cottrell, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 35 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 Mount Cottrell, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Mount Cottrell, VIC are Car Accessories (212), Electrical Appliances (176), Tools (160), Power Tools (130) and Timber/Build Mat (92).
What is the crime rate in Mount Cottrell, VIC?
Mount Cottrell, VIC has a crime rate of 366 reported criminal offences.
Is Mount Cottrell, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Mount Cottrell, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 73,790 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Mount Cottrell, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Mount Cottrell, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 263 reported offences.
Has crime in the Mount Cottrell, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Mount Cottrell, VIC have increased by 51% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Mount Cottrell, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 27 offenses against persons in Mount Cottrell, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Mount Cottrell, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 257 property crime offenses in Mount Cottrell, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Mount Cottrell, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Mount Cottrell, VIC recorded 25 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Mount Cottrell (2021)
Mount Cottrell is a quiet suburb with around 496 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 40.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $1542, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.8%. While 61.8% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Mount Cottrell, VIC
If you’re considering living near Mount Cottrell , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Aintree - 907 offences (0.11363 per 100,000 people)
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- Thornhill Park - 1021 offences (0.33301 per 100,000 people)
- Rockbank - 1317 offences (0.50987 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the long term, property crimes show fluctuations with a peak in burglary around 2019 and a recent rise in theft by 2025, while violent crimes like assault have generally increased since 2017.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, reaching a high of 189 incidents in 2025 after a period of steady growth from mid-2010s.
- Assault and related offences are the primary violent crimes, with numbers rising notably from single digits in early years to double digits consistently after 2020.
- A major spike occurred in arson cases in 2016 (37 incidents), followed by a downward trend and a smaller resurgence in 2025.
- Overall, increasing theft and assault rates suggest growing safety concerns, despite some declines in other offence types like robbery and deception.
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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