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Crime rate in Brimbank, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 37/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 193,505 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 114.19 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 13,669 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 70.64 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,560 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 7,853 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
40.58 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
52.11% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
66% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Brimbank crime trends

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Brimbank crime compared

Top crime types in Brimbank:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 5,453 reported cases of Theft.

    5,453

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 1,627 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,627

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 1,414 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,414

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 1,170 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1,170

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 1,125 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,125

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 535 reported cases of Deception.

    535

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 418 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    418

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 378 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    378

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 290 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    290

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 285 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    285

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 273 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    273

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 146 reported cases of Robbery.

    146

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 126 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    126

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 105 reported cases of Arson.

    105

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 94 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    94

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 71 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    71

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 71 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    71

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 63 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    63

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 11 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    11

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 9 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    9

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1

  • Bribery

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 1 reported cases of Bribery.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Brimbank there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Brimbank

    1 in 124

    In 2024 in Brimbank your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 124

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Brimbank

    1 in 25

    In 2024 in Brimbank your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Brimbank rank in crime?

Brimbank lga is ranked 37/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Brimbank a safe lga?

Brimbank lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Brimbank?

The top crime types in Brimbank are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Brimbank?

5,453 Theft cases were reported in Brimbank in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Brimbank?

Crime in Brimbank has increased by 8.39% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Brimbank in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Brimbank in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Brimbank?

The least safe suburb in Brimbank is Keilor North, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Brimbank?

The safest suburb in Brimbank is Keilor Lodge, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Brimbank crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Brimbank by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Keilor North, Sunshine (Vic.) and Albion (Vic.).


Suburbs in Brimbank

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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