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Crime rate in Brimbank, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 40/100

(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 14,199 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 73.38 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,514 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 8,455 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.82 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
43.69 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
29.18% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
75.25% 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 2025 in Brimbank there were 6,141 reported cases of Theft.

    6,141

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 1,619 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,619

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 1,373 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,373

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 1,127 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1,127

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 1,122 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,122

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 620 reported cases of Deception.

    620

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 382 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    382

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 372 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    372

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 332 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    332

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 256 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    256

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 241 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    241

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 141 reported cases of Robbery.

    141

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 121 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    121

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 87 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    87

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 79 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    79

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 66 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    66

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 65 reported cases of Arson.

    65

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 29 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    29

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 13 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    13

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 3 reported cases of Public security offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2025 in Brimbank there were 2 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Brimbank

    1 in 128

    In 2025 in Brimbank your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 128

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Brimbank

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in Brimbank your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 40/100 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?

6,141 Theft cases were reported in Brimbank in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Brimbank?

Crime in Brimbank has increased by 3.88% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Brimbank in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Brimbank in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Brimbank?

The least safe suburb in Brimbank is Sunshine (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Brimbank?

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

Where are Brimbank crime hotspots?

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


Suburbs in Brimbank

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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