Crime Rates for Sunshine, VIC
⇌ Compare Sunshine with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Sunshine (3020) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 6871 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 72,747 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Sunshine, VIC in 2021 was 9,445. In the last 10 years, Sunshine, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 16.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 4.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 112.4 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (3189), E Justice procedures offences (2188), A Crimes against the person (822).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3445 | 5751 | 5275 | 5832 | 7079 | 6192 | 4652 | 5394 | 6045 | 6797 | 6871 |
| A Crimes against the person | 329 | 674 | 796 | 725 | 1033 | 770 | 616 | 606 | 736 | 816 | 822 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1535 | 2535 | 2295 | 2391 | 2876 | 2350 | 2140 | 2343 | 2557 | 3368 | 3189 |
| C Drug offences | 194 | 302 | 317 | 299 | 352 | 476 | 375 | 325 | 346 | 354 | 317 |
| D Public order and security offences | 300 | 434 | 456 | 484 | 721 | 493 | 331 | 325 | 435 | 418 | 336 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 1079 | 1791 | 1396 | 1896 | 2075 | 1389 | 1034 | 1768 | 1964 | 1832 | 2188 |
| F Other offences | 8 | 15 | 15 | 37 | 22 | 714 | 156 | 27 | 7 | 9 | 19 |
In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 6871 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 27579 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 503 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 503 | 484 | 3.93% |
| Robbery In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Robbery. | 79 | 99 | -20.20% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 84 | 96 | -12.50% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 37 | 24 | 54.17% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 119 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 119 | 113 | 5.31% |
| Arson In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Arson. | 15 | 25 | -40.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 394 reported cases of Property damage. | 394 | 414 | -4.83% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 285 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 285 | 258 | 10.47% |
| Theft In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 1932 reported cases of Theft. | 1932 | 2029 | -4.78% |
| Deception In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 563 reported cases of Deception. | 563 | 642 | -12.31% |
| Bribery In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 15 | 37 | -59.46% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 7 | 10 | -30.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 295 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 295 | 307 | -3.91% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 177 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 177 | 275 | -35.64% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 123 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 123 | 93 | 32.26% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 34 | 48 | -29.17% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 155 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 155 | 132 | 17.42% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 2033 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2033 | 1700 | 19.59% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 11 | 6 | 83.33% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 4 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Sunshine, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
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 Sunshine, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very unsafe living in Sunshine, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Sunshine, VIC
How common is car theft in the Sunshine, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 124 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, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Sunshine, VIC are Cash/Document (4069), Personal Property (2945), Car Accessories (2379), Electrical Appliances (1721) and Power Tools (1670).
What is the crime rate in Sunshine, VIC?
Sunshine, VIC has a crime rate of 6871 reported criminal offences.
Is Sunshine, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Sunshine, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 72,747 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Sunshine, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Sunshine, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 3189 reported offences.
Has crime in the Sunshine, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Sunshine, VIC have increased by 11% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Sunshine, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 822 offenses against persons in Sunshine, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Sunshine, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2626 property crime offenses in Sunshine, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Sunshine, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Sunshine, VIC recorded 317 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Sunshine (2021)
Sunshine is a quiet suburb with around 9445 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1566, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.7%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 45.9% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Sunshine, VIC
If you’re considering living near Sunshine , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Avondale Heights - 970 offences (0.07830 per 100,000 people)
- West Footscray - 1722 offences (0.14682 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine West - 2751 offences (0.14829 per 100,000 people)
- Ardeer - 719 offences (0.22681 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine North - 2799 offences (0.23234 per 100,000 people)
- Albion - 1057 offences (0.24389 per 100,000 people)
- Braybrook - 3453 offences (0.35664 per 100,000 people)
- Brooklyn - 831 offences (0.41991 per 100,000 people)
- Tottenham - 391 offences (130.33333 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period 2015 to 2025, assault and related offences show an overall increase, rising from around 200 cases in 2015 to over 500 by 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high with counts ranging from about 900 in 2015 to nearly 2,000 in 2025, despite some fluctuations.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime category, significantly outnumbering other violent offences like robbery.
- A major spike is evident in breaches of orders, which surged from under 1,000 in 2015 to over 2,000 by 2025, indicating a rising challenge in order compliance.
- The data suggests increasing safety concerns, particularly due to rising assaults and breaches of orders, while property damage and burglary remain relatively stable but notable.
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*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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