Crime Rates for Rockbank, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Rockbank (3335) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 515 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 19,938 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Rockbank, VIC in 2021 was 2,583. In the last 10 years, Rockbank, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 58.7 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 7.6 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 198.7 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 Rockbank for 2025: B Property and deception offences (376), A Crimes against the person (63), E Justice procedures offences (32).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 98 | 152 | 130 | 161 | 181 | 216 | 303 | 161 | 314 | 294 | 515 |
| A Crimes against the person | 10 | 20 | 34 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 49 | 17 | 43 | 49 | 63 |
| B Property and deception offences | 70 | 94 | 76 | 100 | 126 | 159 | 181 | 124 | 202 | 191 | 376 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| D Public order and security offences | 6 | 14 | 8 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 5 | 17 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 11 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 41 | 12 | 29 | 43 | 32 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 515 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 1699 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 42 | 31 | 35.48% |
| Robbery In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 13 | 10 | 30.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 1 | 6 | -83.33% |
| Arson In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Property damage. | 23 | 39 | -41.03% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 33 | 21 | 57.14% |
| Theft In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 308 reported cases of Theft. | 308 | 121 | 154.55% |
| Deception In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Deception. | 10 | 9 | 11.11% |
| Bribery In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 7 | 1 | 600.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 15 | 4 | 275.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 9 | 4 | 125.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 24 | 39 | -38.46% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Rockbank, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes generally fluctuated over 10 years with notable increases in recent years, especially by 2025.
- Sharp increase in total offences noted in 2025 across multiple categories compared to previous years.
- Some crime types show steady rates or minor fluctuations (e.g., drug offences), while others have large year-to-year variations.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime: 308 incidents in 2025, significantly higher than all previous years (next highest was 136 in 2023).
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) also high with 33 incidents in 2025, though down from a peak of 48 in 2021.
- Assault and related offences (A20) increased sharply to 42 in 2025 from 31 in 2024 and much lower counts in earlier years.
- Breaches of orders (E20) peaked at 39 in 2024 and dropped to 24 in 2025.
- Property damage (B20) saw a spike to 39 in 2024, then decreased to 23 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10) showed high variability, peaking at 19 in 2018 and again rising to 17 in 2023, then 9 in 2025.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Theft surged dramatically from 121 in 2024 to 308 in 2025.
- Assault rose from 9 in 2022 to 27 in 2021, then jumped further to 42 in 2025.
- Property damage nearly tripled from 14 in 2022 to 39 in 2024 before declining.
- Burglary peaked in 2021 at 48, then dropped sharply to 21 in 2024.
- Breaches of orders fell drastically from 39 in 2024 to 24 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession (C30) jumped from 4 in 2024 to 15 in 2025 after fluctuating moderately.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Violent crimes (Assault, Robbery, Stalking) increased notably in 2025, indicating rising risks to personal safety.
- Property crimes remain dominant, especially theft, with a significant recent surge in 2025.
- Some public order offences like weapons offences remain variable but substantial, suggesting ongoing security concerns.
- While drug-related offences are less frequent, their rise in 2025 may indicate emerging substance abuse issues.
- Breaches of orders and justice procedures offences show volatile trends, potentially reflecting enforcement or social control changes.
- Overall, property crime trends show notable spikes and drops, while violent crimes have an upward trend in recent
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Rockbank (2021)
Rockbank is a quiet suburb with around 2583 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 51.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1781, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.9%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 47.9% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Common FAQ about Rockbank, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Rockbank, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 21 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Rockbank, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Rockbank, VIC are Timber/Build Mat (446), Electrical Appliances (366), Car Accessories (327), Power Tools (325) and Tools (233).
What is the crime rate in Rockbank, VIC?
Rockbank, VIC has a crime rate of 515 reported criminal offences.
Is Rockbank, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Rockbank, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 19,938 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Rockbank, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Rockbank, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 376 reported offences.
Has crime in the Rockbank, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Rockbank, VIC have increased by 138% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Rockbank, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 63 offenses against persons in Rockbank, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Rockbank, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 366 property crime offenses in Rockbank, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Rockbank, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Rockbank, VIC recorded 27 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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