Crime Rates for Sandhurst, VIC
⇌ Compare Sandhurst with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Sandhurst (3977) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 337 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 6,467 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Sandhurst, VIC in 2021 was 5,211. In the last 10 years, Sandhurst, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 217.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 29.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 579 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 Sandhurst for 2025: B Property and deception offences (223), A Crimes against the person (46), E Justice procedures offences (43).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 142 | 645 | 188 | 195 | 218 | 218 | 119 | 149 | 205 | 296 | 337 |
| A Crimes against the person | 13 | 28 | 30 | 20 | 40 | 53 | 29 | 31 | 59 | 81 | 46 |
| B Property and deception offences | 90 | 565 | 111 | 145 | 139 | 87 | 66 | 93 | 136 | 173 | 223 |
| C Drug offences | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 24 |
| D Public order and security offences | 10 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 19 | 29 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 49 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 34 | 43 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 337 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 1828 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 23 | 52 | -55.77% |
| Robbery In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 9 | 22 | -59.09% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 11 | 3 | 266.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Arson In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Property damage. | 19 | 11 | 72.73% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 54 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 54 | 34 | 58.82% |
| Theft In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 121 reported cases of Theft. | 121 | 105 | 15.24% |
| Deception In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Deception. | 28 | 21 | 33.33% |
| Bribery In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 20 | 8 | 150.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 39 | 32 | 21.88% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Sandhurst, 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.
How safe do you feel in Sandhurst, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very safe living in Sandhurst, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Sandhurst, VIC
How common is car theft in the Sandhurst, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 13 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 Sandhurst, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Sandhurst, VIC are Personal Property (282), Cash/Document (278), Power Tools (186), Electrical Appliances (170) and Jewellery (134).
What is the crime rate in Sandhurst, VIC?
Sandhurst, VIC has a crime rate of 337 reported criminal offences.
Is Sandhurst, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Sandhurst, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 6,467 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Sandhurst, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Sandhurst, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 223 reported offences.
Has crime in the Sandhurst, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Sandhurst, VIC have increased by 55% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Sandhurst, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 46 offenses against persons in Sandhurst, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Sandhurst, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 195 property crime offenses in Sandhurst, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Sandhurst, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Sandhurst, VIC recorded 24 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Sandhurst (2021)
Sandhurst is a quiet suburb with around 5211 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 54.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $2714, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.2%. While 66.9% 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 Sandhurst, VIC
If you’re considering living near Sandhurst , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Lyndhurst - 980 offences (0.10979 per 100,000 people)
- Patterson Lakes - 869 offences (0.11151 per 100,000 people)
- Skye - 907 offences (0.11214 per 100,000 people)
- Cranbourne West - 2968 offences (0.14863 per 100,000 people)
- Lynbrook - 1375 offences (0.15075 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum Downs - 5031 offences (0.22893 per 100,000 people)
- Bangholme - 174 offences (0.23231 per 100,000 people)
- Frankston North - 1585 offences (0.27753 per 100,000 people)
- Dandenong South - 3108 offences (24.86400 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Long-term crime trends show fluctuations with general increases in property crimes like theft and burglary from 2015 through 2025, while violent crimes such as assault exhibit variability but no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, rising from 63 incidents in 2015 to a peak of 121 in 2025, consistently higher than burglary which ranged between 8 and 54 incidents.
- Assault is the leading violent crime, varying notably between 2 and 52 incidents across years, without a clear sustained increase or decrease.
- A major spike is evident in deception offences, surging dramatically to 406 in 2016 before sharply declining and stabilizing at lower levels thereafter.
- Overall safety concerns are influenced primarily by high and rising thefts and fluctuating assaults, highlighting persistent challenges in both property and personal security domains.
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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