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Crime rate in Nillumbik, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 52,660 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 353.29 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,435 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 27.25 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 159 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 886 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.02 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.82 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
3.22% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
20.12% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Nillumbik crime trends

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Nillumbik crime compared

Top crime types in Nillumbik:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 543 reported cases of Theft.

    543

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 171 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    171

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 156 reported cases of Property damage.

    156

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 145 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    145

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 140 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    140

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 75 reported cases of Deception.

    75

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 38 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    38

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 35 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    35

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 26 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    26

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 19 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    19

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 18 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    18

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 16 reported cases of Arson.

    16

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 14 reported cases of Robbery.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Nillumbik there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Nillumbik

    1 in 331

    In 2025 in Nillumbik your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 331

  • 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

  • Nillumbik

    1 in 59

    In 2025 in Nillumbik your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 Nillumbik rank in crime?

Nillumbik lga is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Nillumbik a safe lga?

Nillumbik lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Nillumbik?

The top crime types in Nillumbik are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Nillumbik?

543 Theft cases were reported in Nillumbik in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Nillumbik?

Crime in Nillumbik has decreased by 6.02% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Nillumbik in 2025?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Nillumbik?

The least safe suburb in Nillumbik is Christmas Hills (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Nillumbik?

The safest suburb in Nillumbik is Nutfield, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Nillumbik crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Nillumbik by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Christmas Hills (Vic.), Arthurs Creek and Eltham (Vic.).


Suburbs in Nillumbik

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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