Crime Rates for Plumpton, VIC
⇌ Compare Plumpton with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Plumpton (3335) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 22 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 27,848 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Plumpton, VIC in 2021 was 79. In the last 10 years, Plumpton, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 79 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 5.6 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 79 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 Plumpton for 2025: B Property and deception offences (17), E Justice procedures offences (3), A Crimes against the person (2).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 37 | 39 | 23 | 13 | 26 | 59 | 22 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| B Property and deception offences | 4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 33 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 17 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 3 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 22 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 160 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Property damage. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 4 | 7 | -42.86% |
| Theft In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Theft. | 10 | 21 | -52.38% |
| Deception In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 6 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1 | 15 | -93.33% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Plumpton, 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 Plumpton, VIC
How common is car theft in the Plumpton, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Plumpton, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Plumpton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Plumpton, VIC are Tools (76), Power Tools (68), Electrical Appliances (34), Personal Property (28) and Car Accessories (14).
What is the crime rate in Plumpton, VIC?
Plumpton, VIC has a crime rate of 22 reported criminal offences.
Is Plumpton, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Plumpton, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 27,848 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Plumpton, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Plumpton, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 17 reported offences.
Has crime in the Plumpton, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 44% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Plumpton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2 offenses against persons in Plumpton, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Plumpton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 17 property crime offenses in Plumpton, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Plumpton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Plumpton, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Plumpton (2021)
Plumpton is a quiet suburb with around 79 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1812, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.3%. While 52.3% 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 Plumpton, VIC
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AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime shows fluctuations with notable increases in recent years, especially in property offences.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with counts peaking above 20 incidents in some recent years and generally higher than other property crime types.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime category, showing sporadic occurrences with a peak around 2016.
- A major spike in breaches of orders occurred in 2024, rising sharply to 15 incidents compared to low counts before and after.
- The data indicates growing challenges in property crime and specific order breaches, highlighting areas of concern for community safety.
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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