Crime Rates for Sunbury, VIC
⇌ Compare Sunbury with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Sunbury (3429) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 5752 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 14,805 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Sunbury, VIC in 2021 was 38,851. In the last 10 years, Sunbury, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 71.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 192.3 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 Sunbury for 2025: B Property and deception offences (3138), A Crimes against the person (1036), E Justice procedures offences (1004).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2668 | 6186 | 6221 | 5631 | 6116 | 5812 | 5131 | 4393 | 4734 | 5124 | 5752 |
| A Crimes against the person | 421 | 912 | 1020 | 1017 | 1047 | 1099 | 1096 | 1026 | 1004 | 817 | 1036 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1472 | 3369 | 3271 | 2990 | 3413 | 2205 | 2256 | 1855 | 2104 | 2648 | 3138 |
| C Drug offences | 236 | 471 | 373 | 395 | 323 | 440 | 365 | 250 | 246 | 319 | 271 |
| D Public order and security offences | 200 | 344 | 302 | 372 | 406 | 474 | 291 | 192 | 230 | 260 | 287 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 331 | 1086 | 1249 | 838 | 923 | 1045 | 1005 | 1058 | 1143 | 1064 | 1004 |
| F Other offences | 8 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 4 | 549 | 118 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 16 |
In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 5752 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 28721 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 499 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 499 | 445 | 12.13% |
| Robbery In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Robbery. | 43 | 30 | 43.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 202 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 202 | 159 | 27.04% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 41 | 50 | -18.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 251 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 251 | 133 | 88.72% |
| Arson In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Arson. | 32 | 20 | 60.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 444 reported cases of Property damage. | 444 | 452 | -1.77% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 394 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 394 | 306 | 28.76% |
| Theft In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 2031 reported cases of Theft. | 2031 | 1622 | 25.22% |
| Deception In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 237 reported cases of Deception. | 237 | 248 | -4.44% |
| Bribery In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 19 | 29 | -34.48% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 30 | 41 | -26.83% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 222 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 222 | 249 | -10.84% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 165 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 165 | 182 | -9.34% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 72 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 72 | 56 | 28.57% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 50 | 22 | 127.27% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 125 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 125 | 159 | -21.38% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 879 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 879 | 905 | -2.87% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 8 | -87.50% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Sunbury, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 7 | 3 | 133.33% |
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.
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FAQ About Crime in Sunbury, VIC
How common is car theft in the Sunbury, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 116 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 Sunbury, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Sunbury, VIC are Car Accessories (2585), Tools (2561), Personal Property (2550), Power Tools (2536) and Cash/Document (2482).
What is the crime rate in Sunbury, VIC?
Sunbury, VIC has a crime rate of 5752 reported criminal offences.
Is Sunbury, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Sunbury, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 14,805 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Sunbury, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Sunbury, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 3138 reported offences.
Has crime in the Sunbury, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 1% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Sunbury, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1036 offenses against persons in Sunbury, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Sunbury, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2901 property crime offenses in Sunbury, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Sunbury, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Sunbury, VIC recorded 271 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Sunbury (2021)
Sunbury is a vibrant suburb with 38851 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1925, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.5%. A majority of people (79.2%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Sunbury, VIC
If you’re considering living near Sunbury , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Bolinda - 16 offences (0.08649 per 100,000 people)
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- Plumpton - 22 offences (0.27848 per 100,000 people)
- Clarkefield - 100 offences (0.33003 per 100,000 people)
- Wildwood - 103 offences (0.42213 per 100,000 people)
- Bulla - 327 offences (0.48952 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences have generally increased, peaking around 2020 before stabilizing near 500 incidents annually in recent years.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with numbers fluctuating but showing an overall rise from about 800 cases in 2015 to over 2,000 in 2025.
- Assault represents the dominant violent crime, consistently outnumbering other person crimes by a wide margin.
- A major spike is evident in breaches of orders, rising sharply from under 300 in 2015 to nearly 900-1,000 in recent years.
- Despite fluctuations, the steady increase in property theft and assaults highlights ongoing safety challenges requiring focused interventions.
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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