Crime Rates for Tarneit, VIC
⇌ Compare Tarneit with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Tarneit (3029) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 9135 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 16,205 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 65.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 10.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 281.9 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 (6464), A Crimes against the person (1356), E Justice procedures offences (700).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1495 | 3324 | 3308 | 3263 | 3900 | 4541 | 4763 | 4720 | 5539 | 7239 | 9135 |
| A Crimes against the person | 182 | 474 | 647 | 668 | 699 | 832 | 938 | 1041 | 1116 | 1283 | 1356 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1070 | 2291 | 1901 | 1869 | 2334 | 2587 | 2780 | 2805 | 3407 | 4665 | 6464 |
| C Drug offences | 68 | 123 | 218 | 170 | 169 | 196 | 220 | 188 | 200 | 206 | 230 |
| D Public order and security offences | 70 | 159 | 198 | 241 | 217 | 184 | 238 | 219 | 300 | 312 | 336 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 104 | 275 | 336 | 303 | 477 | 402 | 455 | 453 | 501 | 760 | 700 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 340 | 132 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 49 |
In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 9135 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 32173 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 776 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 776 | 713 | 8.84% |
| Robbery In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Robbery. | 87 | 69 | 26.09% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 200 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 200 | 224 | -10.71% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 67 | 81 | -17.28% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 226 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 226 | 196 | 15.31% |
| Arson In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Arson. | 26 | 21 | 23.81% |
| Property damage In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 532 reported cases of Property damage. | 532 | 605 | -12.07% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 809 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 809 | 499 | 62.12% |
| Theft In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 4675 reported cases of Theft. | 4675 | 3217 | 45.32% |
| Deception In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 422 reported cases of Deception. | 422 | 323 | 30.65% |
| Bribery In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 36 | 11 | 227.27% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 189 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 189 | 188 | 0.53% |
| 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 202 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 202 | 208 | -2.88% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 74 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 74 | 55 | 34.55% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 59 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 59 | 49 | 20.41% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 102 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 102 | 74 | 37.84% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 598 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 598 | 686 | -12.83% |
| 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 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Tarneit, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 47 | 10 | 370.00% |
| 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 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 Tarneit, VIC?
Based on community voting, safety perceptions in Tarneit, VIC are mixed, with both positive and negative views reported. 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 Dec, there were 385 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Tarneit, VIC are Cash/Document (4848), Personal Property (3653), Car Accessories (3202), Electrical Appliances (3122) and Jewellery (2757).
What is the crime rate in Tarneit, VIC?
Tarneit, VIC has a crime rate of 9135 reported criminal offences.
Is Tarneit, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Tarneit, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 16,205 offenses per 100,000 people is higher 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 6464 reported offences.
Has crime in the Tarneit, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Tarneit, VIC have increased by 101% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Tarneit, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1356 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 Dec, there were 6042 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 Dec, Tarneit, VIC recorded 230 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.
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- Hoppers Crossing - 7835 offences (0.21053 per 100,000 people)
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- Rockbank - 1317 offences (0.50987 per 100,000 people)
- Ravenhall - 1668 offences (0.72680 per 100,000 people)
- Mount Cottrell - 366 offences (0.73790 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime has generally increased from 2015 to 2025, with significant rises in both violent and property offences over the decade.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, escalating sharply from 639 incidents in 2015 to 4,675 in 2025, showing a strong upward trend particularly after 2018.
- Assault and related offences constitute the primary violent crime category, rising steadily from 101 in 2015 to 776 in 2025, indicating growing personal violence.
- Burglary experienced a major spike around 2016, peaking at 504 incidents, followed by fluctuations but remaining at elevated levels compared to early years.
- These trends highlight increasing safety concerns due to growing violent assaults and widespread theft, indicating the need for enhanced crime prevention measures.
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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