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Crime rate in Caroline Springs, VIC, Australia, 3023

Suburb in Melton

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 24,488 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.34 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 981 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 40.06 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 124 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 544 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
63.97% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
66.94% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Caroline Springs crime trends

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Caroline Springs crime compared

Top crime types in Caroline Springs:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 418 reported cases of Theft.

    418

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 115 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    115

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 86 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    86

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 66 reported cases of Deception.

    66

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 63 reported cases of Property damage.

    63

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 60 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    60

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 28 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    28

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 27 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    27

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 19 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    19

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 19 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    19

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 15 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    15

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Public security offences

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

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Caroline Springs

    1 in 197

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 197

  • 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

  • Caroline Springs

    1 in 45

    In 2025 in Caroline Springs your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 45

  • 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 Caroline Springs rank in crime?

Caroline Springs suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Caroline Springs a safe suburb?

Caroline Springs suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Caroline Springs?

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

What is the most reported crime in Caroline Springs?

418 Theft cases were reported in Caroline Springs in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Caroline Springs?

Crime in Caroline Springs has decreased by 3.44% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Caroline Springs in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Caroline Springs in 2025.

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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