Crime Rates for Smythes Creek, VIC
⇌ Compare Smythes Creek with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Smythes Creek (3351) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 307 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 17,423 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Smythes Creek, VIC in 2021 was 1,762. In the last 10 years, Smythes Creek, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 43 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 9.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 881 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 Smythes Creek for 2026: B Property and deception offences (222), A Crimes against the person (58), E Justice procedures offences (13).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 28 | 41 | 49 | 78 | 73 | 90 | 159 | 180 | 298 | 307 |
| A Crimes against the person | 4 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 28 | 58 |
| B Property and deception offences | 10 | 14 | 20 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 67 | 109 | 135 | 199 | 222 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 3 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 10 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 44 | 13 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 307 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 919 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 39 | 17 | 129.41% |
| Robbery In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 2 | 6 | -66.67% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 11 | 1 | 1000.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 4 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Arson In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Arson. | 6 | 2 | 200.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Property damage. | 26 | 20 | 30.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 10 | 24 | -58.33% |
| Theft In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 169 reported cases of Theft. | 169 | 141 | 19.86% |
| Deception In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Deception. | 11 | 12 | -8.33% |
| Bribery In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 3 | 10 | -70.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 3 | 12 | -75.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 6 | 4 | 50.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 10 | 39 | -74.36% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
Based on the source data available to us, Homicide, Sexual Offences, Abduction, and Blackmail & Extortion are not shown separately at the suburb level in Victoria. These categories are available at the LGA and Victoria state levels, but not separately at the suburb level.
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FAQ About Crime in Smythes Creek, VIC
How common is car theft in the Smythes Creek, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 11 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 Smythes Creek, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Smythes Creek, VIC are Personal Property (186), Cash/Document (182), Power Tools (182), Tools (152) and Car Accessories (116).
What is the crime rate in Smythes Creek, VIC?
Smythes Creek, VIC has a crime rate of 307 reported criminal offences.
Is Smythes Creek, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Smythes Creek, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 17,423 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Smythes Creek, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Smythes Creek, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 222 reported offences.
Has crime in the Smythes Creek, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Smythes Creek, VIC have increased by 321% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Smythes Creek, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 58 offenses against persons in Smythes Creek, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Smythes Creek, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 211 property crime offenses in Smythes Creek, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Smythes Creek, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Smythes Creek, VIC recorded 3 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Smythes Creek (2021)
Smythes Creek is a quiet suburb with around 1762 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2132, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.8%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 89.5% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Smythes Creek, VIC
If you’re considering living near Smythes Creek , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Ross Creek - 35 offences (0.02867 per 100,000 people)
- Cambrian Hill - 9 offences (0.03082 per 100,000 people)
- Alfredton - 805 offences (0.06809 per 100,000 people)
- Lucas - 253 offences (0.08450 per 100,000 people)
- Nintingbool - 16 offences (0.09524 per 100,000 people)
- Delacombe - 617 offences (0.11409 per 100,000 people)
- Bunkers Hill - 34 offences (0.12593 per 100,000 people)
- Bonshaw - 150 offences (0.15806 per 100,000 people)
- Winter Valley - 589 offences (0.17122 per 100,000 people)
*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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