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Crime rate in Craigieburn, VIC, Australia, 3064

Suburb in Hume

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 65,178 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 35.45 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,283 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 50.37 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 481 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,778 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.38 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
27.28 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
71.38% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
72.44% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Craigieburn crime trends

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Craigieburn crime compared

Top crime types in Craigieburn:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 1,318 reported cases of Theft.

    1,318

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 448 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    448

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 315 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    315

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 266 reported cases of Property damage.

    266

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 209 reported cases of Deception.

    209

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 165 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    165

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 143 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    143

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 83 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    83

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 76 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    76

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 49 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    49

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 42 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    42

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 37 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    37

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 33 reported cases of Robbery.

    33

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 29 reported cases of Arson.

    29

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    24

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 18 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    18

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 4 reported cases of Public security offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Craigieburn there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Craigieburn

    1 in 136

    In 2025 in Craigieburn your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 136

  • 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

  • Craigieburn

    1 in 37

    In 2025 in Craigieburn your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • 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 Craigieburn rank in crime?

Craigieburn suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Craigieburn a safe suburb?

Craigieburn suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Craigieburn?

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

What is the most reported crime in Craigieburn?

1,318 Theft cases were reported in Craigieburn in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Craigieburn?

Crime in Craigieburn has increased by 9.91% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Craigieburn in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Craigieburn 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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