Crime Rates for Sunshine North, VIC
⇌ Compare Sunshine North with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Sunshine North (3020) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2799 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 23,234 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Sunshine North, VIC in 2021 was 12,047. In the last 10 years, Sunshine North, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 73 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 7.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 273.8 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 Sunshine North for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1961), E Justice procedures offences (290), A Crimes against the person (268).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1169 | 2507 | 2048 | 2258 | 2336 | 2406 | 2887 | 2222 | 2867 | 3025 | 2799 |
| A Crimes against the person | 158 | 297 | 295 | 355 | 309 | 280 | 316 | 305 | 284 | 334 | 268 |
| B Property and deception offences | 677 | 1572 | 1222 | 1347 | 1484 | 1487 | 1926 | 1392 | 1848 | 2063 | 1961 |
| C Drug offences | 157 | 233 | 165 | 201 | 195 | 175 | 217 | 123 | 286 | 228 | 151 |
| D Public order and security offences | 113 | 215 | 130 | 135 | 131 | 113 | 144 | 164 | 174 | 143 | 128 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 64 | 190 | 236 | 212 | 217 | 201 | 255 | 232 | 269 | 255 | 290 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 150 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 2799 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 16979 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 145 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 145 | 174 | -16.67% |
| Robbery In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Robbery. | 20 | 20 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 44 | 44 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 27 | 34 | -20.59% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 32 | 62 | -48.39% |
| Arson In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Arson. | 17 | 24 | -29.17% |
| Property damage In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 206 reported cases of Property damage. | 206 | 166 | 24.10% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 217 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 217 | 263 | -17.49% |
| Theft In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 1399 reported cases of Theft. | 1399 | 1485 | -5.79% |
| Deception In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 122 reported cases of Deception. | 122 | 125 | -2.40% |
| Bribery In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 39 | 40 | -2.50% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 6 | -16.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 107 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 107 | 182 | -41.21% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 85 | 74 | 14.86% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 10 | 31 | -67.74% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 31 | 38 | -18.42% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 88 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 88 | 67 | 31.34% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 202 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 202 | 188 | 7.45% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
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.
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FAQ About Crime in Sunshine North, VIC
How common is car theft in the Sunshine North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 142 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 Sunshine North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Sunshine North, VIC are Car Accessories (2583), Cash/Document (2195), Personal Property (1709), Power Tools (1536) and Electrical Appliances (1404).
What is the crime rate in Sunshine North, VIC?
Sunshine North, VIC has a crime rate of 2799 reported criminal offences.
Is Sunshine North, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Sunshine North, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 23,234 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Sunshine North, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Sunshine North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1961 reported offences.
Has crime in the Sunshine North, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Sunshine North, VIC have increased by 16% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Sunshine North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 268 offenses against persons in Sunshine North, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Sunshine North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1839 property crime offenses in Sunshine North, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Sunshine North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Sunshine North, VIC recorded 151 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Sunshine North (2021)
Sunshine North is a vibrant suburb with 12047 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1399, though the unemployment rate stands at 8.4%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 39.4% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Sunshine North, VIC
If you’re considering living near Sunshine North , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Braybrook - 3453 offences (0.35664 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine - 6871 offences (0.72747 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences have fluctuated but generally remained high, peaking around 2018 before a gradual decline to 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with incidents steadily increasing from 2015 to a peak in 2024, followed by a slight decrease in 2025.
- Assault represents the dominant violent crime type, consistently outnumbering robbery and other violent offences throughout the period.
- A major spike occurred in theft from 2016 to 2024, nearly quadrupling, while assaults peaked in 2018 before declining.
- Overall, the data indicates persistent property crime challenges with violent crimes like assault maintaining significant levels, emphasizing 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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