Crime Rates for Yannathan, VIC

As of Year 2025 Jun The Yannathan (3981) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 10 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 3,676 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Yannathan, VIC in 2021 was 272. In the last 10 years, Yannathan, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 272 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate is 1 offence per 68 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 272 residents. 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 Yannathan for 2025: B Property and deception offences (7), A Crimes against the person (2), E Justice procedures offences (1).

Crime offences in Yannathan, VIC from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total51291051676102810
A Crimes against the person10100402392
B Property and deception offences4107321153527
C Drug offences001001001110
D Public order and security offences02000010020
E Justice procedures offences00073011131
F Other offences00000000010

In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 10 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 59 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeoffences (2025)offences (2024)Changes(%)
Assault and related offences
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
13-66.67%
Robbery
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery.
000.00%
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
110.00%
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
000.00%
crimes against the person
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person.
05-100.00%
Arson
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson.
10100.00%
Property damage
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Property damage.
20200.00%
Burglary/Break and enter
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
000.00%
Theft
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Theft.
42100.00%
Deception
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception.
000.00%
Bribery
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery.
000.00%
Drug dealing and trafficking
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
02-100.00%
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
02-100.00%
Drug use and possession
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
07-100.00%
Other drug offences
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences.
000.00%
Weapons and explosives offences
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
02-100.00%
Disorderly and offensive conduct
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
000.00%
Public nuisance offences
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
000.00%
Public security offences
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences.
000.00%
Justice procedures
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures.
01-100.00%
Breaches of orders
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
12-50.00%
Regulatory driving offences
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.
000.00%
Transport regulation offences
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
000.00%
Other government regulatory offences
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
000.00%
Miscellaneous offences
In 2025, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
01-100.00%

AI Analysis

1. Overall Crime Trends:

  • Crime levels fluctuate year-to-year with no consistent upward or downward trend.
  • 2024 and 2025 show slight increases in certain crime categories compared to preceding years, notably drug offences and crimes against the person.
  • Some years (e.g., 2019, 2018) have notably lower crime counts overall.

2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:

  • Theft (B40) is the most common crime with notable counts: peaks at 7 in both 2016 and 2020, with consistent reports in most years.
  • Burglary/Break and enter (B30) also frequent, with highest counts of 4 in 2020.
  • Drug use and possession (C30) peaked sharply at 7 incidents in 2024.
  • "Other crimes against the person" peaked at 5 in 2024.
  • Assault and related offences (A20) recorded low but recurrent numbers, max 3 in 2020 and 2024.
  • Arson (B10) and weapons offences (D10) present but low counts.

3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:

  • Theft dropped from 7 in 2020 to 0 in 2022, then rose again by 2023-2025.
  • Drug use and possession jumped from 0 to 7 in 2024, a sharp spike.
  • "Other crimes against the person" rose from 0 in 2023 to 5 in 2024.
  • Burglary decreased from 4 in 2020 to 1 in 2023 and 0 in 2025.
  • Weapons offences dropped from 2 in 2016 to 0 after 2021, except for a brief rise to 2 in 2024.

4. Safety-Relevant Observations:

  • Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate the crime profile, indicating property safety concerns.
  • Violent crimes (assault, robbery) are relatively rare and low in frequency.
  • Increasing drug-related offences in recent years (especially 2024) may signal emerging public safety risks.
  • Public order, security, and government regulatory offences remain very low or zero, suggesting limited issues in these areas.
  • Breaches of orders remain consistent but low, with no significant spikes after 2018.

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Common FAQ about Yannathan, VIC Criminal

  • How common is car theft in the Yannathan, VIC?

    Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Yannathan, VIC.

  • What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Yannathan, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Yannathan, VIC are Power Tools (28), Tools (28), Electrical Appliances (24), Car Accessories (12) and Household Items (12).

  • What is the crime rate in Yannathan, VIC?

    Yannathan, VIC has a crime rate of 10 reported criminal offences.

  • Is Yannathan, VIC a safe suburb?

    Yes, Yannathan, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 3,676 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.

  • What is the most common crime in Yannathan, VIC?

    In 2025, the most common crime type in Yannathan, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 7 reported offences.

  • Has crime in the Yannathan, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates have decreased by 38% over the past five years.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Yannathan, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 2 offenses against persons in Yannathan, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.

  • What is the rate of property crime in Yannathan, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 7 property crime offenses in Yannathan, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in Yannathan, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Jun, Yannathan, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.

*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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