Crime Rates for Rowville, VIC
⇌ Compare Rowville with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Rowville (3178) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3230 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,621 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Rowville, VIC in 2021 was 33,571. In the last 10 years, Rowville, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 146 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 20.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 578.8 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 Rowville for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1956), E Justice procedures offences (485), A Crimes against the person (381).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1550 | 3903 | 3293 | 3475 | 3481 | 3572 | 2893 | 2789 | 3337 | 3263 | 3230 |
| A Crimes against the person | 177 | 456 | 443 | 469 | 507 | 560 | 498 | 485 | 550 | 454 | 381 |
| B Property and deception offences | 926 | 2572 | 1950 | 2082 | 2082 | 1968 | 1671 | 1570 | 2074 | 2044 | 1956 |
| C Drug offences | 162 | 261 | 329 | 325 | 301 | 362 | 194 | 192 | 236 | 203 | 228 |
| D Public order and security offences | 135 | 223 | 148 | 227 | 149 | 144 | 128 | 102 | 100 | 138 | 174 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 149 | 385 | 422 | 367 | 437 | 412 | 375 | 430 | 373 | 423 | 485 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 126 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 3230 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 20895 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 211 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 211 | 215 | -1.86% |
| Robbery In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Robbery. | 19 | 34 | -44.12% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 58 | 83 | -30.12% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 17 | 38 | -55.26% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 76 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 76 | 84 | -9.52% |
| Arson In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Arson. | 16 | 9 | 77.78% |
| Property damage In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 177 reported cases of Property damage. | 177 | 187 | -5.35% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 205 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 205 | 245 | -16.33% |
| Theft In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 1407 reported cases of Theft. | 1407 | 1385 | 1.59% |
| Deception In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 149 reported cases of Deception. | 149 | 218 | -31.65% |
| Bribery In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Bribery. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 22 | 8 | 175.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 15 | 36 | -58.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 191 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 191 | 159 | 20.13% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 127 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 127 | 91 | 39.56% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 34 | 27 | 25.93% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 12 | 20 | -40.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 71 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 71 | 80 | -11.25% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 414 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 414 | 343 | 20.70% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Rowville, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
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.
How safe do you feel in Rowville, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel mostly safe living in Rowville, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Rowville, VIC
How common is car theft in the Rowville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 99 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 Rowville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Rowville, VIC are Cash/Document (2776), Personal Property (2459), Power Tools (2348), Car Accessories (2260) and Tools (2248).
What is the crime rate in Rowville, VIC?
Rowville, VIC has a crime rate of 3230 reported criminal offences.
Is Rowville, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Rowville, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,621 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Rowville, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Rowville, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1956 reported offences.
Has crime in the Rowville, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 10% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Rowville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 381 offenses against persons in Rowville, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Rowville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1805 property crime offenses in Rowville, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Rowville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Rowville, VIC recorded 228 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Rowville (2021)
Rowville is a vibrant suburb with 33571 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 54.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2205, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.4%. While 62.9% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Rowville, VIC
If you’re considering living near Rowville , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Lysterfield - 388 offences (0.05808 per 100,000 people)
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- Lysterfield South - 94 offences (0.09457 per 100,000 people)
- Knoxfield - 819 offences (0.10713 per 100,000 people)
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- Scoresby - 932 offences (0.15364 per 100,000 people)
- Wantirna South - 3889 offences (0.18739 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, assault offenses initially rose sharply until around 2019, then fluctuated but showed a general decline by 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking near 1717 incidents in 2016 and declining to about 1400-1410 cases in recent years.
- Assault and related offenses are the primary violent crime, consistently higher than robbery and stalking-related offenses.
- A major spike was seen in "Other crimes against the person" with a peak of 161 in 2023, contrasting with a low of 29 in 2015.
- Despite some fluctuations, the overall data indicate persistent challenges in property theft and serious assaults, suggesting ongoing safety concerns.
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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