Crime Rates for Patterson Lakes, VIC
⇌ Compare Patterson Lakes with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Patterson Lakes (3197) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 869 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 11,151 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Patterson Lakes, VIC in 2021 was 7,793. In the last 10 years, Patterson Lakes, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 101.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 18 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 410.2 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 Patterson Lakes for 2025: B Property and deception offences (563), A Crimes against the person (126), E Justice procedures offences (114).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 447 | 1068 | 1089 | 964 | 1164 | 1249 | 1277 | 1002 | 1288 | 965 | 869 |
| A Crimes against the person | 32 | 150 | 125 | 148 | 155 | 171 | 505 | 163 | 253 | 137 | 126 |
| B Property and deception offences | 275 | 692 | 647 | 624 | 732 | 623 | 449 | 475 | 647 | 615 | 563 |
| C Drug offences | 62 | 67 | 117 | 68 | 98 | 110 | 104 | 103 | 88 | 74 | 34 |
| D Public order and security offences | 21 | 30 | 84 | 36 | 63 | 41 | 43 | 54 | 69 | 41 | 32 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 57 | 125 | 115 | 87 | 116 | 203 | 161 | 207 | 231 | 78 | 114 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 101 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 869 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 6342 reported cases.
- Overview
- Latest Crime Rates
- FAQ
- AI Analysis
- Crime Statistics
- What Others Say About Safety
- Victoria Overview
- Latest Crime
- Source
*Disclaimer: Information on this website is general and may not be accurate. Please verify independently. Read full disclaimer.
Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 75 | 71 | 5.63% |
| Robbery In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 7 | -71.43% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 19 | 25 | -24.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 11 | 17 | -35.29% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 19 | 17 | 11.76% |
| Arson In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of Property damage. | 65 | 59 | 10.17% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 81 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 81 | 120 | -32.50% |
| Theft In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 352 reported cases of Theft. | 352 | 382 | -7.85% |
| Deception In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 63 reported cases of Deception. | 63 | 53 | 18.87% |
| Bribery In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 15 | -93.33% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 30 | 57 | -47.37% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 10 | 23 | -56.52% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 14 | 10 | 40.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 7 | 7 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 27 | 37 | -27.03% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 87 | 41 | 112.20% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 20 | -100.00% |
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 Patterson Lakes, VIC?
There are currently no community safety votes for Patterson Lakes, VIC. Be the first to share how safe you feel living in the area.
FAQ About Crime in Patterson Lakes, VIC
How common is car theft in the Patterson Lakes, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 27 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 Patterson Lakes, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Patterson Lakes, VIC are Cash/Document (870), Personal Property (851), Power Tools (602), Car Accessories (528) and Electrical Appliances (450).
What is the crime rate in Patterson Lakes, VIC?
Patterson Lakes, VIC has a crime rate of 869 reported criminal offences.
Is Patterson Lakes, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Patterson Lakes, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 11,151 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Patterson Lakes, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Patterson Lakes, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 563 reported offences.
Has crime in the Patterson Lakes, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 30% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Patterson Lakes, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 126 offenses against persons in Patterson Lakes, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Patterson Lakes, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 500 property crime offenses in Patterson Lakes, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Patterson Lakes, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Patterson Lakes, VIC recorded 34 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Patterson Lakes (2021)
Patterson Lakes is a quiet suburb with around 7793 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 44.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1932, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.8%. A majority of people (70.7%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
Population Overview
- Total People (2021)
- Total People (2025 estimate)
- Couple Families with Children
- Average Household Size
Income & Employment
- Median Household Weekly Income
- Unemployment Rate
Cultural Diversity
- Born Australia
Crime Statistics
Safest suburbs around Patterson Lakes, VIC
If you’re considering living near Patterson Lakes , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Aspendale Gardens - 347 offences (0.05399 per 100,000 people)
- Edithvale - 458 offences (0.07298 per 100,000 people)
- Bonbeach - 664 offences (0.09686 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum - 608 offences (0.14343 per 100,000 people)
- Chelsea Heights - 811 offences (0.15038 per 100,000 people)
- Chelsea - 1452 offences (0.17395 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum Downs - 5031 offences (0.22893 per 100,000 people)
- Bangholme - 174 offences (0.23231 per 100,000 people)
- Seaford - 5235 offences (0.30410 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, assault rates have generally increased, peaking around 2020-2022 before slightly declining in recent years.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high from 2015 to 2025, with fluctuations but maintaining volumes mostly between 230 and 550 incidents annually.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime category, with numbers ranging from under 50 in earlier years to above 90 in peak periods.
- A major spike is observed in "Other crimes against the person" in 2021 with 379 cases, a sharp increase compared to other years.
- Overall, persistent high levels of theft and assault indicate ongoing safety concerns, despite some recent decreases in violent offences.
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
Voices from Patterson Lakes
Read what locals and visitors say about feeling safe or not in the area.
How Do You Feel About the Safety of Patterson Lakes in 2026?
Tell us your story or share your experience about safety in Patterson Lakes. Please keep your comments respectful and do not include personal information.
Please follow these guidelines when submitting your story: