Crime Rates for Springvale, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Springvale (3171) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3307 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 14,914 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Springvale, VIC in 2021 was 22,174. In the last 10 years, Springvale, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 84 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 13.3 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 434.8 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 Springvale for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2082), A Crimes against the person (419), C Drug offences (371).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1981 | 2073 | 2040 | 2299 | 2518 | 2847 | 2418 | 2190 | 3017 | 3284 | 3307 |
| A Crimes against the person | 307 | 280 | 402 | 307 | 385 | 344 | 336 | 340 | 304 | 372 | 419 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1150 | 1260 | 1175 | 1289 | 1547 | 1803 | 1237 | 1144 | 1804 | 2028 | 2082 |
| C Drug offences | 139 | 171 | 114 | 205 | 212 | 262 | 201 | 218 | 346 | 406 | 371 |
| D Public order and security offences | 184 | 135 | 134 | 184 | 197 | 180 | 131 | 129 | 224 | 200 | 198 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 188 | 217 | 207 | 311 | 168 | 203 | 306 | 338 | 332 | 275 | 232 |
| F Other offences | 13 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 55 | 207 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 3307 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 16519 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 221 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 221 | 223 | -0.90% |
| Robbery In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Robbery. | 43 | 36 | 19.44% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 51 | 37 | 37.84% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 17 | 24 | -29.17% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 87 | 52 | 67.31% |
| Arson In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Arson. | 34 | 16 | 112.50% |
| Property damage In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 205 reported cases of Property damage. | 205 | 202 | 1.49% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 254 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 254 | 176 | 44.32% |
| Theft In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 1415 reported cases of Theft. | 1415 | 1449 | -2.35% |
| Deception In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 174 reported cases of Deception. | 174 | 185 | -5.95% |
| Bribery In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 44 | 42 | 4.76% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 9 | 15 | -40.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 318 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 318 | 349 | -8.88% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 123 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 123 | 146 | -15.75% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 51 | 24 | 112.50% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 24 | 30 | -20.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 58 | 53 | 9.43% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 174 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 174 | 222 | -21.62% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Springvale, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes generally increased from 2015 to peak around 2024-2025 in several categories.
- Notable upward trends in Assault (A20), Theft (B40), and Drug use/possession (C30) over the decade.
- Some fluctuations with dips in certain years, e.g., property offences dropped in 2022 but rose sharply again in 2023-2025.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, peaking at 1449 incidents in 2024 and remaining high at 1415 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most frequent serious violent crimes, with 223 cases in 2024 and 221 in 2025.
- Other high-volume offences include Property damage (B20) around 200+ cases per year recently, and Drug use and possession (C30) with a peak of 349 in 2024.
- Robbery (A50), while less frequent than assault, remains a notable violent crime with 43 cases in 2025.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Assault dropped from 230 in 2019 to 165 in 2018 but rose steeply back up to 223 in 2024.
- Theft nearly doubled from 716 in 2022 to 1213 in 2023 and further to 1449 in 2024, indicating a sharp surge.
- Arson spiked to 34 cases in 2025 from only 16 in 2024 and as low as 4-8 cases in previous years.
- Drug use and possession surged from 170 in 2022 to 349 in 2024, doubling in two years.
- Breaches of orders (E20) increased steadily from 106 in 2019 to a peak of 298 in 2022, then declined slightly but remained high (222 in 2024).
- Dangerous and negligent acts (A80) showed an unusual spike in 2017 (65 cases) but settled between 16-26 in recent years.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Violent crimes against persons (Assault, Robbery) show an overall increasing trend, signaling rising risks to personal safety.
- Property crimes, led by Theft and Burglary, dominate total crime numbers, with Theft showing especially sharp increases from 2022 onward, highlighting growing property security concerns.
- Drug-related offences, particularly possession/use, have risen markedly since 2022, suggesting increased drug activity impacting community safety.
- Public order offences such as Weapons offences (D10) increased significantly from 55 in 2016 to 146 in 2024, indicating potential escalation in weapon-related risks.
- Some improvements or fluctuations in
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Springvale (2021)
Springvale is a vibrant suburb with 22174 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 44.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1402, though the unemployment rate stands at 8.2%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 28.9% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Common FAQ about Springvale, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Springvale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 216 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 Springvale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Springvale, VIC are Cash/Document (5410), Personal Property (3588), Car Accessories (3166), Electrical Appliances (2065) and Jewellery (1377).
What is the crime rate in Springvale, VIC?
Springvale, VIC has a crime rate of 3307 reported criminal offences.
Is Springvale, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Springvale, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 14,914 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Springvale, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Springvale, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2082 reported offences.
Has crime in the Springvale, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Springvale, VIC have increased by 16% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Springvale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 419 offenses against persons in Springvale, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Springvale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1908 property crime offenses in Springvale, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Springvale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Springvale, VIC recorded 371 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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