Crime Rates for Pearcedale, VIC
⇌ Compare Pearcedale with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Pearcedale (3912) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 346 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,948 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Pearcedale, VIC in 2021 was 3,867. In the last 10 years, Pearcedale, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 120.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 24.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 351.5 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 Pearcedale for 2025: B Property and deception offences (203), A Crimes against the person (64), E Justice procedures offences (43).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 414 | 370 | 287 | 416 | 267 | 247 | 226 | 399 | 278 | 346 |
| A Crimes against the person | 21 | 104 | 81 | 80 | 77 | 42 | 40 | 60 | 73 | 53 | 64 |
| B Property and deception offences | 9 | 234 | 157 | 154 | 227 | 159 | 153 | 126 | 168 | 158 | 203 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 18 | 23 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 39 | 26 | 10 |
| D Public order and security offences | 2 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 24 | 12 | 1 | 51 | 18 | 26 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 51 | 95 | 41 | 81 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 68 | 21 | 43 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 346 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 1748 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 32 | 20 | 60.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 11 | 3 | 266.67% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 20 | -80.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 17 | 10 | 70.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Arson. | 4 | 5 | -20.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Property damage. | 21 | 20 | 5.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 22 | 13 | 69.23% |
| Theft In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 134 reported cases of Theft. | 134 | 112 | 19.64% |
| Deception In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Deception. | 22 | 8 | 175.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 4 | 20 | -80.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 21 | 16 | 31.25% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 5 | 2 | 150.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 38 | 17 | 123.53% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Pearcedale, 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 Pearcedale, VIC
How common is car theft in the Pearcedale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 21 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 Pearcedale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Pearcedale, VIC are Power Tools (266), Car Accessories (167), Cash/Document (148), Electrical Appliances (128) and Sporting Goods (120).
What is the crime rate in Pearcedale, VIC?
Pearcedale, VIC has a crime rate of 346 reported criminal offences.
Is Pearcedale, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Pearcedale, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,948 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Pearcedale, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Pearcedale, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 203 reported offences.
Has crime in the Pearcedale, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Pearcedale, VIC have increased by 30% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Pearcedale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 64 offenses against persons in Pearcedale, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Pearcedale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 181 property crime offenses in Pearcedale, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Pearcedale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Pearcedale, VIC recorded 10 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Pearcedale (2021)
Pearcedale is a quiet suburb with around 3867 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2009, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.3%. A majority of people (84.6%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Pearcedale, VIC
If you’re considering living near Pearcedale , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Cranbourne South - 489 offences (0.15088 per 100,000 people)
- Junction Village - 191 offences (0.18173 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, crime rates show fluctuations with some categories peaking around 2016-2019 and generally declining or stabilizing thereafter.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, ranging from about 55 to 159 incidents annually, with a notable peak near 2019 and a subsequent decline by 2025.
- Assault and related offences constitute the main violent crime, varying between 12 and 50 incidents yearly, with a significant drop after 2019 and some resurgence by 2025.
- There was a major spike in Burglary/Break and enter around 2016 (72 incidents) and 2023 (49 incidents), followed by lower counts in surrounding years.
- Overall, crime data suggest periods of heightened property crime impact safety more than violent crime, with recent years showing moderate improvement in public safety indicators.
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*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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