Crime & Safety Overview

Safety: People

7 / 10
0510

Safety: Property

7 / 10
0510

Overall Safety

7 / 10
0510

Narre Warren South is generally considered an average suburb compared to other suburbs in Melbourne. Crime rates are below the Greater Melbourne average, with Assault being the most commonly reported violent crime, and Theft the most commonly reported property crime. From 2023 to 2024, Violent crime rates have increased by 2.29%, and Property crime rates have increased by 31.44%.


As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.

Violent Crime

Greater Melbourne Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Melbourne

Antisocial Behaviour
298.4409.3
Disorderly Conduct
82218.3
Assault
462.3628.9
Robbery
32.851.8
Total875.51,308.3

Violent Crime % Change

Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change

Property Crime

Greater Melbourne Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Melbourne

Theft
1,488.73,074
Burglary
291.8646.7
Property Damage
265.6591
Arson
9.832.2
Total2,055.94,343.9

Property Crime % Change

Crime Rate Decrease
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Key Statistics

Violent Crime Ranked:

159 / 402


Property Crime Ranked:

87 / 409