Crime Rates for Reservoir, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Reservoir (3073) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 6120 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 11,977 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Reservoir, VIC in 2021 was 51,096. In the last 10 years, Reservoir, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 111.1 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16.3 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 408.8 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 Reservoir for 2025: B Property and deception offences (3870), E Justice procedures offences (776), A Crimes against the person (772).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4651 | 4376 | 4561 | 4393 | 4142 | 5026 | 5561 | 4532 | 4657 | 4720 | 6120 |
| A Crimes against the person | 665 | 615 | 594 | 548 | 594 | 635 | 728 | 660 | 648 | 636 | 772 |
| B Property and deception offences | 3025 | 2815 | 3063 | 2866 | 2547 | 3022 | 2522 | 2016 | 2626 | 2890 | 3870 |
| C Drug offences | 258 | 250 | 226 | 190 | 258 | 391 | 683 | 543 | 414 | 312 | 420 |
| D Public order and security offences | 234 | 169 | 213 | 166 | 200 | 231 | 356 | 278 | 269 | 200 | 278 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 458 | 516 | 462 | 618 | 538 | 719 | 813 | 964 | 691 | 678 | 776 |
| F Other offences | 11 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 459 | 71 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 6120 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 31262 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 423 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 423 | 364 | 16.21% |
| Robbery In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Robbery. | 37 | 30 | 23.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 125 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 125 | 107 | 16.82% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 67 | 40 | 67.50% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 120 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 120 | 95 | 26.32% |
| Arson In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Arson. | 41 | 31 | 32.26% |
| Property damage In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 445 reported cases of Property damage. | 445 | 346 | 28.61% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 517 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 517 | 335 | 54.33% |
| Theft In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 2616 reported cases of Theft. | 2616 | 1834 | 42.64% |
| Deception In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 251 reported cases of Deception. | 251 | 344 | -27.03% |
| Bribery In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 34 | 42 | -19.05% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 35 | 22 | 59.09% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 351 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 351 | 248 | 41.53% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 201 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 201 | 140 | 43.57% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 33 | 37 | -10.81% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 43 | 22 | 95.45% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 107 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 107 | 107 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 669 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 669 | 571 | 17.16% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Reservoir, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crime shows fluctuations with some categories increasing notably in 2025.
- Property and deception offences consistently dominate in volume over the years.
- Crimes against the person show a general upward trend from 2018 to 2025, peaking in 2025.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, rising from 1367 in 2015 to 2616 in 2025.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) remains significant but declined from 688 (2015) to 517 (2025).
- Assault and related offences (A20) increased from 315 (2015) to 423 (2025), highlighting serious violent crime prevalence.
- Breaches of orders (E20) are high and fluctuate, peaking at 859 in 2022 and still elevated at 669 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10) showed an increase from 137 (2015) to 201 (2025).
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Theft surged sharply between 2024 (1834) and 2025 (2616), a 42% increase.
- Burglary dropped steeply from 619 (2017) to 216 (2022), before partially recovering to 517 in 2025.
- Deception offences decreased notably from 563 (2015) to 251 (2025), with fluctuations.
- Drug use and possession peaked at 593 in 2021 then dropped to 351 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders spiked to 859 in 2022 from 438 in 2019, then declined but remained high.
- Weapons offences rose sharply from 94 (2018) to 271 (2021), then slightly declined to 201 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate overall crime counts and show volatility.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) have increased moderately, indicating rising personal safety concerns.
- Drug-related offences peaked around 2021 but show a decreasing trend since.
- Public order offences like weapons-related crimes and breaches of orders remain high, suggesting ongoing community safety challenges.
- Stalking, harassment, and threatening behaviour have fluctuated but remain significant (125 cases in 2025).
- Arson incidents increased from 29 (2015) to 41 (2025), though still relatively low compared to theft or assault.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Reservoir (2021)
Reservoir is a busy suburb with 51096 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 41.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1541, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.9%. While 59% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Reservoir, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Reservoir, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 358 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 Reservoir, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Reservoir, VIC are Cash/Document (8373), Personal Property (6947), Car Accessories (5901), Jewellery (4578) and Electrical Appliances (3897).
What is the crime rate in Reservoir, VIC?
Reservoir, VIC has a crime rate of 6120 reported criminal offences.
Is Reservoir, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Reservoir, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 11,977 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Reservoir, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Reservoir, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 3870 reported offences.
Has crime in the Reservoir, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Reservoir, VIC have increased by 22% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Reservoir, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 772 offenses against persons in Reservoir, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Reservoir, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 3619 property crime offenses in Reservoir, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Reservoir, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Reservoir, VIC recorded 420 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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