Crime Rates for Point Cook, VIC
⇌ Compare Point Cook with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Point Cook (3030) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 6837 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,238 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Point Cook, VIC in 2021 was 66,781. In the last 10 years, Point Cook, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 119 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 556.5 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 Point Cook for 2025: B Property and deception offences (4605), A Crimes against the person (979), E Justice procedures offences (664).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1592 | 4114 | 3735 | 3659 | 4467 | 5277 | 4757 | 4960 | 4912 | 6298 | 6837 |
| A Crimes against the person | 235 | 546 | 610 | 695 | 837 | 993 | 1062 | 1019 | 1044 | 985 | 979 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1123 | 2878 | 2229 | 2252 | 2657 | 2831 | 2541 | 2824 | 2820 | 4059 | 4605 |
| C Drug offences | 66 | 137 | 127 | 170 | 271 | 219 | 191 | 241 | 273 | 264 | 368 |
| D Public order and security offences | 60 | 132 | 189 | 161 | 168 | 192 | 165 | 228 | 188 | 223 | 200 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 104 | 416 | 564 | 375 | 526 | 703 | 732 | 640 | 582 | 754 | 664 |
| F Other offences | 4 | 5 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 339 | 66 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 21 |
In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 6837 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 30819 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 503 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 503 | 536 | -6.16% |
| Robbery In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Robbery. | 58 | 85 | -31.76% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 120 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 120 | 169 | -28.99% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 47 | 73 | -35.62% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 251 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 251 | 122 | 105.74% |
| Arson In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 25 | -72.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 424 reported cases of Property damage. | 424 | 443 | -4.29% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 734 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 734 | 573 | 28.10% |
| Theft In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 3216 reported cases of Theft. | 3216 | 2776 | 15.85% |
| Deception In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 224 reported cases of Deception. | 224 | 242 | -7.44% |
| Bribery In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 134 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 134 | 38 | 252.63% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 13 | 15 | -13.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 221 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 221 | 211 | 4.74% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 123 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 123 | 113 | 8.85% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 32 | 59 | -45.76% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 45 | 51 | -11.76% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 61 | 64 | -4.69% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 603 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 603 | 690 | -12.61% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 19 | 7 | 171.43% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Point Cook, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 2 | 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 Point Cook, VIC
How common is car theft in the Point Cook, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 223 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Point Cook, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Point Cook, VIC are Cash/Document (4460), Personal Property (4131), Electrical Appliances (3361), Jewellery (2650) and Car Accessories (2577).
What is the crime rate in Point Cook, VIC?
Point Cook, VIC has a crime rate of 6837 reported criminal offences.
Is Point Cook, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Point Cook, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 10,238 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Point Cook, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Point Cook, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 4605 reported offences.
Has crime in the Point Cook, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Point Cook, VIC have increased by 30% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Point Cook, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 979 offenses against persons in Point Cook, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Point Cook, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 4381 property crime offenses in Point Cook, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Point Cook, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Point Cook, VIC recorded 368 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Point Cook (2021)
Point Cook is a busy suburb with 66781 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 63.4% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2392, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.2%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 43.9% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, property crimes generally increased, with theft being the dominant category, peaking at 3,216 incidents in 2025 after fluctuating in previous years.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crime type, rising from 136 cases in 2015 to a peak around 2021 before slightly declining to 503 by 2025.
- A major spike is evident in breaches of orders, surging from 99 cases in 2015 to a peak near 690 in 2024, indicating growing challenges in legal compliance.
- Property damage incidents steadily increased over the decade, while burglary showed a downward trend after a peak in 2016 but remained significant.
- The data suggests an overall increase in crime volume, especially in property-related offences, highlighting ongoing safety concerns requiring targeted interventions.
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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