Crime Rates for Purnim, VIC
⇌ Compare Purnim with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, 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 41.7 people.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 48.7 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 Purnim for 2025: A Crimes against the person (7), B Property and deception offences (6), C Drug offences (2).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 | 18 | 26 | 13 | 27 | 12 | 42 | 39 | 8 | 34 | 19 |
| A Crimes against the person | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| B Property and deception offences | 4 | 7 | 24 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 14 | 28 | 6 | 17 | 6 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 137 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 7 | 3 | 133.33% |
| 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 | 2 | -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 0 reported cases of Property damage. | 0 | 12 | -100.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Theft. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| 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 | 2 | 0.00% |
| 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 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 2 | 2 | 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 | 2 | -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 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Purnim, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| 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% |
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 Purnim, VIC
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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Purnim, VIC are Cash/Document (22), Jewellery (14), Power Tools (6), 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 may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, 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 A Crimes against the person with 7 reported offences.
Has crime in the Purnim, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Purnim, VIC have increased by 58% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Purnim, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 7 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 Dec, there were 6 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 Dec, Purnim, VIC recorded 2 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community 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 people (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)
- Ballangeich - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Cudgee - 8 offences (0.02572 per 100,000 people)
- Bushfield - 34 offences (0.05705 per 100,000 people)
- Grassmere - 22 offences (0.05714 per 100,000 people)
- Wangoom - 22 offences (0.09283 per 100,000 people)
- Framlingham - 22 offences (0.13018 per 100,000 people)
- Panmure - 60 offences (0.13575 per 100,000 people)
- Framlingham East - 4 offences (0.16000 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period 2015 to 2025, crime shows fluctuating trends with some categories rising sharply in recent years, notably assaults increasing from near zero to seven by 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 2017–2019 with counts up to 16, then declining but remaining significant through 2025.
- Assault and related offences are the primary violent crime, with incidents rising notably after 2020. Robbery remains nonexistent throughout.
- A major spike is observed in property damage in 2024 with 12 incidents, a significant rise from previous years typically below 7.
- Overall, while violent crimes remain moderate, increases in assault and property offenses suggest evolving safety challenges requiring ongoing attention.
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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