Crime Rates for Tarneit, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Tarneit (3029) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 4548 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,068 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Tarneit, VIC in 2021 was 56,370. In the last 10 years, Tarneit, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 128.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 20.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 517.2 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 Tarneit for 2025: B Property and deception offences (3251), A Crimes against the person (678), E Justice procedures offences (328).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 1670 | 1634 | 1636 | 1886 | 2238 | 2410 | 2333 | 2681 | 3435 | 4548 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 236 | 311 | 336 | 342 | 408 | 460 | 528 | 538 | 630 | 678 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 1159 | 943 | 941 | 1112 | 1300 | 1393 | 1378 | 1648 | 2169 | 3251 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 61 | 108 | 77 | 90 | 98 | 113 | 92 | 101 | 101 | 103 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 70 | 104 | 123 | 104 | 93 | 122 | 104 | 155 | 143 | 163 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 143 | 164 | 154 | 235 | 182 | 247 | 221 | 233 | 384 | 328 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 157 | 75 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 25 |
In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 4548 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 15294 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 396 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 396 | 348 | 13.79% |
| Robbery In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Robbery. | 42 | 38 | 10.53% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 109 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 109 | 109 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 33 | 42 | -21.43% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 98 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 98 | 93 | 5.38% |
| Arson In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Arson. | 16 | 7 | 128.57% |
| Property damage In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 248 reported cases of Property damage. | 248 | 312 | -20.51% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 414 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 414 | 218 | 89.91% |
| Theft In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 2369 reported cases of Theft. | 2369 | 1461 | 62.15% |
| Deception In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 204 reported cases of Deception. | 204 | 171 | 19.30% |
| Bribery In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 16 | 4 | 300.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 85 | 93 | -8.60% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 91 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 91 | 104 | -12.50% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 35 | 25 | 40.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 37 | 14 | 164.29% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 52 | 37 | 40.54% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 276 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 276 | 347 | -20.46% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 24 | 6 | 300.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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 Tarneit, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel unsafe living in Tarneit, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Tarneit, VIC
How common is car theft in the Tarneit, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 364 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 Tarneit, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Tarneit, VIC are Cash/Document (4794), Personal Property (3641), Electrical Appliances (3108), Car Accessories (3092) and Jewellery (2913).
What is the crime rate in Tarneit, VIC?
Tarneit, VIC has a crime rate of 4548 reported criminal offences.
Is Tarneit, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Tarneit, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,068 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Tarneit, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Tarneit, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 3251 reported offences.
Has crime in the Tarneit, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Tarneit, VIC have increased by 103% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Tarneit, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 678 offenses against persons in Tarneit, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Tarneit, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 3047 property crime offenses in Tarneit, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Tarneit, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Tarneit, VIC recorded 103 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Tarneit (2021)
Tarneit is a busy suburb with 56370 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 66% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.4 people. The median household weekly income is $2103, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.3%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 37.5% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Tarneit, VIC
If you’re considering living near Tarneit , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Manor Lakes - 874 offences (0.06895 per 100,000 people)
- Williams Landing - 697 offences (0.07377 per 100,000 people)
- Wyndham Vale - 1726 offences (0.08412 per 100,000 people)
- Truganina - 3391 offences (0.09340 per 100,000 people)
- Hoppers Crossing - 3920 offences (0.10533 per 100,000 people)
- Werribee - 5644 offences (0.11282 per 100,000 people)
- Rockbank - 616 offences (0.23848 per 100,000 people)
- Mount Cottrell - 173 offences (0.34879 per 100,000 people)
- Ravenhall - 831 offences (0.36209 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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