Crime Rates for Nerrina, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Nerrina (3350) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 52 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 5,361 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Nerrina, VIC in 2021 was 970. In the last 10 years, Nerrina, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 242.5 residents.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 22.6 residents. 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 Nerrina for 2025: B Property and deception offences (46), A Crimes against the person (6), C Drug offences (0).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69 | 64 | 36 | 45 | 40 | 59 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 43 | 52 |
| A Crimes against the person | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| B Property and deception offences | 40 | 42 | 26 | 38 | 34 | 55 | 39 | 50 | 41 | 24 | 46 |
| C Drug offences | 16 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 52 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 435 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 4 | 5 | -20.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Property damage. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 15 | 8 | 87.50% |
| Theft In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Theft. | 28 | 11 | 154.55% |
| Deception In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crime generally fluctuated yearly without a clear continuous upward or downward trend.
- Notable higher crime counts in 2023 and 2025 driven largely by property-related offences.
- Lower overall crime levels observed around 2018-2019.
2. Most common and serious crime types:
- Theft (B40) is the most frequent crime, peaking at 28 incidents in 2025 and consistently high (range ~11-27 annually).
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) also significant with peaks at 15 (2025) and 16 (2015).
- Arson (B10) notable for serious property damage, peaked at 9 in 2023.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most common violent crimes, highest in 2021 with 9 cases.
- Robbery (A50) reported zero incidents throughout all years.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Theft dropped sharply from 28 (2025) to 11 (2024), then rose again to 20 (2023).
- Burglary fell from 15 (2025) to 8 (2024), then further to 3 (2023), with some recovery later.
- Arson spiked to 9 (2023) from lower counts previously, then halved to 2 by 2025.
- Assault peaked sharply at 9 in 2021 but declined to 3 by 2023.
- Weapon offences (D10) fell drastically from 11 in 2016 to zero in recent years, except spikes at 4 (2023) and 2 (2024).
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property and deception offences dominate the crime profile, indicating property crime is the primary safety concern.
- Violent crimes against persons remain relatively low and stable, with assault as the main category.
- No reported robberies suggest limited high-risk violent theft.
- Drug offences are generally low and sporadic, with a slight increase in drug possession in 2024 (4 incidents).
- Public order offences mostly low, though a spike in public nuisance offences occurred in 2023 (9 incidents).
- Breaches of orders peaked in 2021 (6 cases), indicating some issues with compliance to legal directives.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Nerrina (2021)
Nerrina is a quiet suburb with around 970 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $2405, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.3%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 90.2% of residents born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Nerrina, VIC
If you’re considering living near Nerrina , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Glen Park - 28 offences (0.25455 per 100,000 people)
- Bakery Hill - 173 offences (0.96111 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Nerrina, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Nerrina, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 9 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 Nerrina, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Nerrina, VIC are Personal Property (146), Power Tools (124), Tools (86), Car Accessories (82) and Cash/Document (70).
What is the crime rate in Nerrina, VIC?
Nerrina, VIC has a crime rate of 52 reported criminal offences.
Is Nerrina, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Nerrina, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 5,361 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Nerrina, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Nerrina, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 46 reported offences.
Has crime in the Nerrina, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 12% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Nerrina, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 6 offenses against persons in Nerrina, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Nerrina, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 46 property crime offenses in Nerrina, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Nerrina, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Nerrina, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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