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Crime rate in Sunshine North, VIC, Australia, 3020

Suburb in Brimbank

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,047 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.02 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,088 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 90.31 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 73 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 776 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
64.41 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.38% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
89.84% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sunshine North crime trends

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Sunshine North crime compared

Top crime types in Sunshine North:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 583 reported cases of Theft.

    583

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 102 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    102

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 84 reported cases of Property damage.

    84

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 64 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    64

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 53 reported cases of Deception.

    53

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 51 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    51

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 36 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    36

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 23 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    23

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    19

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 18 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    18

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Sunshine North there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sunshine North

    1 in 165

    In 2025 in Sunshine North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 165

  • 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

  • Sunshine North

    1 in 16

    In 2025 in Sunshine North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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 Sunshine North rank in crime?

Sunshine North suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sunshine North a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Sunshine North?

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

What is the most reported crime in Sunshine North?

583 Theft cases were reported in Sunshine North in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Sunshine North?

Crime in Sunshine North has decreased by 13.44% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Sunshine North in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sunshine North 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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