Crime Rates for Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC
⇌ Compare Yarra Ranges City Council with another LGAAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Yarra Ranges City Council crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 8180 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 5,241 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC in 2021 was 156,068. In the last 10 years, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no 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 Yarra Ranges City Council for 2026: B Property and deception offences (4238), A Crimes against the person (1638), E Justice procedures offences (1446).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1 | 8524 | 7890 | 8484 | 8731 | 8535 | 6989 | 7358 | 7053 | 8155 | 8180 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1439 | 1508 | 1368 | 1464 | 1467 | 1416 | 1617 | 1526 | 1597 | 1638 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1 | 4437 | 4070 | 4633 | 4761 | 3907 | 3111 | 3241 | 3442 | 4152 | 4238 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 625 | 453 | 590 | 673 | 599 | 398 | 362 | 299 | 436 | 458 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 623 | 474 | 542 | 475 | 427 | 388 | 433 | 368 | 399 | 382 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 1372 | 1356 | 1329 | 1248 | 1458 | 1481 | 1679 | 1395 | 1541 | 1446 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 110 | 677 | 195 | 26 | 23 | 30 | 18 |
In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 8180 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 39993 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 879 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 879 | 837 | 5.02% (837) |
| Sexual offences In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 299 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 299 | 342 | -12.57% (342) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 12 | 10 | 20.00% (10) |
| Robbery In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Robbery. | 38 | 43 | -11.63% (43) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 10 | 11 | -9.09% (11) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 292 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 292 | 230 | 26.96% (230) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 104 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 104 | 119 | -12.61% (119) |
| Arson In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Arson. | 69 | 178 | -61.24% (178) |
| Property damage In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 778 reported cases of Property damage. | 778 | 789 | -1.39% (789) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 383 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 383 | 536 | -28.54% (536) |
| Theft In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 2508 reported cases of Theft. | 2508 | 2324 | 7.92% (2324) |
| Deception In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 500 reported cases of Deception. | 500 | 325 | 53.85% (325) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 55 | 45 | 22.22% (45) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 26 | 29 | -10.34% (29) |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 377 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 377 | 362 | 4.14% (362) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 217 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 217 | 229 | -5.24% (229) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 80 | 87 | -8.05% (87) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 78 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 78 | 82 | -4.88% (82) |
| Public security offences In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Public security offences. | 7 | 1 | 600.00% (1) |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 181 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 181 | 140 | 29.29% (140) |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 1265 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1265 | 1401 | -9.71% (1401) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 9 | 8 | 12.50% (8) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 5 | 8 | -37.50% (8) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 4 | 13 | -69.23% (13) |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Jun), 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
Based on the source data available to us, Homicide, Sexual Offences, Abduction, and Blackmail & Extortion are not shown separately at the suburb level in Victoria. These categories are available at the LGA and Victoria state levels, but not separately at the suburb level.
FAQ About Crime in Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Jun, there were 297 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 Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC are Power Tools (10310), Tools (8762), Cash/Document (8610), Personal Property (8052) and Electrical Appliances (6353).
What is the crime rate in Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC?
Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 8180 reported criminal offences.
Is Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,241 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 4238 reported offences.
Has crime in the Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 4% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Jun, there were 1638 offenses against persons in Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Jun, there were 3738 property crime offenses in Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Jun, Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC recorded 458 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Yarra Ranges City Council (2021)
Yarra Ranges City Council is a busy suburb with 156068 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1881, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.5%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 0% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest Suburbs in Yarra Ranges City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Yarra Ranges City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Gilderoy - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Toorongo - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Beenak - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Toolebewong - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Fernshaw - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Tarrawarra - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Big Pats Creek - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Tremont - 6 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Steels Creek - 6 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Macclesfield - 8 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Cambarville - 8 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Powelltown - 9 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wandin East - 9 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Dixons Creek - 9 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Reefton - 10 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Yering - 10 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- The Patch - 12 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- McMahons Creek - 13 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Yellingbo - 14 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Three Bridges - 14 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Chum Creek - 16 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Toolangi - 16 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Seville East - 17 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Gladysdale - 17 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Sherbrooke - 21 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Menzies Creek - 25 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wesburn - 27 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Belgrave Heights - 28 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Don Valley - 29 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Hoddles Creek - 31 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Narre Warren East - 34 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Sassafras - 36 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wonga Park - 39 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kallista - 41 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kalorama - 41 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Selby - 42 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Dandenong - 46 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Gruyere - 48 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Silvan - 50 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- East Warburton - 54 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Tecoma - 59 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Belgrave South - 64 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ferny Creek - 65 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Badger Creek - 79 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Olinda - 97 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Yarra Glen - 110 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Woori Yallock - 112 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wandin North - 115 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Warburton - 117 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Coldstream - 123 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Monbulk - 125 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Seville - 129 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Launching Place - 132 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Yarra Junction - 179 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Upwey - 183 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lysterfield - 186 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Emerald - 220 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Upper Ferntree Gully - 248 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Belgrave - 257 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Millgrove - 271 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Montrose - 297 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Evelyn - 316 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Healesville - 449 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kilsyth - 665 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Chirnside Park - 852 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mooroolbark - 1073 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lilydale - 1551 offences ( 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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