Crime Rates for Purnim, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Purnim (3278) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 19 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 6,507 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Purnim, VIC in 2021 was 292. In the last 10 years, Purnim, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 58.4 residents.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 97.3 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 Purnim for 2025: B Property and deception offences (8), A Crimes against the person (5), E Justice procedures offences (3).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 19 |
| A Crimes against the person | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 8 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 19 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 71 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Property damage. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Theft. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Deception. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends (2015-2025):
- Crime levels fluctuate yearly with no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Peak total incidents appear around 2022 and 2025, while years like 2019 and 2016 show relatively lower crime counts.
2. Most common and serious crime types:
- Theft (B40) is the most frequent crime, peaking at 10 incidents in 2018 and remaining relatively high through 2019-2023.
- Property damage (B20) shows steady occurrences, with a peak of 4 incidents in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most serious violent crimes, reaching a high of 5 incidents in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) also feature prominently, peaking at 5 incidents in 2022.
- Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people (A80) show moderate numbers, peaking at 3 in 2020 and 2022.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Assault rose sharply from 0 incidents in 2024 to 5 in 2025.
- Theft dropped steeply from 9 in 2019 to 0 in 2020, then fluctuated afterward.
- Breaches of orders peaked at 5 in 2022, dropping to 0 in 2024, then rising again to 3 in 2025.
- Property damage increased from 0 in 2020 to 4 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession incidents re-emerged in 2025 (2 cases) after no reports for several years.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property and deception offences dominate overall crime counts, especially theft and property damage, indicating higher risk for property-related crimes than violent crimes.
- Violent crimes (Assault, Stalking, Dangerous acts) occur at lower frequencies but showed a notable increase in assault in 2025.
- Public order offences and drug-related crimes remain consistently low, suggesting limited public disorder issues.
- The spike in breaches of orders may imply challenges in enforcing legal restrictions or court orders during certain years.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Purnim (2021)
Purnim is a quiet suburb with around 292 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 41.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1699, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.7%. A majority of residents (84.1%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Purnim, VIC
If you’re considering living near Purnim , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Purnim West - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Cudgee - 3 offences (0.00965 per 100,000 people)
- Ballangeich - 2 offences (0.02817 per 100,000 people)
- Bushfield - 17 offences (0.02852 per 100,000 people)
- Grassmere - 12 offences (0.03117 per 100,000 people)
- Wangoom - 16 offences (0.06751 per 100,000 people)
- Panmure - 30 offences (0.06787 per 100,000 people)
- Framlingham - 13 offences (0.07692 per 100,000 people)
- Framlingham East - 2 offences (0.08000 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Purnim, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Purnim, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Purnim, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Purnim, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Purnim, VIC are Cash/Document (24), Jewellery (14), Power Tools (8), Cigarettes/Liquor (4) and Garden Items (4).
What is the crime rate in Purnim, VIC?
Purnim, VIC has a crime rate of 19 reported criminal offences.
Is Purnim, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Purnim, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 6,507 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Purnim, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Purnim, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 8 reported offences.
Has crime in the Purnim, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Purnim, VIC have increased by 280% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Purnim, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 5 offenses against persons in Purnim, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Purnim, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 7 property crime offenses in Purnim, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Purnim, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Purnim, VIC recorded 2 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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