According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, Brighton crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 5127 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 9% increase from the previous year.

Brighton Crime Index

46

(100 is safest)

Safer than 46% of most Australia suburbs

Brighton Crime Map

Brighton crime map

Is Brighton Safe?

Brighton has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Brighton are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Brighton is safer than 46% of all Australian suburbs and than 37% of Victoria suburbs. However, steal from a motor vehicle is a common offence in Brighton.

Brighton Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Brighton increased or decreased in the past 5 years? The chart below shows the 60-month historical trend of the number of offences that occurred in Brighton.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Brighton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Victoria Police in the year 2022 was 1192, up 9% from 1097 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Brighton is in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning 63% of Victoria suburbs are safer than Brighton and 37% of suburbs are more dangerous than Brighton.
  • Common crime: steal from a motor vehicle.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 5% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of deception offences recorded in 2022 increased by 32% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 increased by 27% (35 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 9% (43 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 167% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 increased by 24% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2022 increased by 14% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Brighton: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Brighton (Vic.) is safer than only 46% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Brighton’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Brighton perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in Victoria? The crime rate in Brighton is greater than that of roughly 63% of other suburbs in Victoria, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Brighton, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 24 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the Victoria average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 19.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Brighton’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Brighton. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Brighton.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Brighton is 675 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1247. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, robbery, dangerous and negligent acts endangering people, stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour is 1 in 147 if you reside in Brighton.

Our data reveal that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Brighton are 1 in 29, with a rate of 3347 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the Victoria average is 3580 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, deception, bribery and damage to property.

Want to understand criminal offences in Victoria and make sense of crime data? Our easy-to-understand crime glossary provides definitions for Victoria’s common criminal offences. Check it out and get the inside scoop on crime in Victoria!

Brighton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person157675
Property and deception offences7783347
Drug offences75323
Public order and security offences60258
Justice procedures offences111477
Other offences1147
Total11925127

Brighton Crimes Against the Person

These are violent crimes against people whether these are family violence or non-family violence. Basically, if someone does something to hurt or scare another person, it’s considered a crime against the person. This includes:

  • Assault and related offences: There are different types of assault, like serious assault, which is when someone causes really serious injuries as a result of a physical attack, and assault on police, emergency services or other authorised officers, which is when someone attacks a cop or a paramedic or someone doing their job. There’s also common assault, which is like when someone threatens to punch you or makes you feel scared for your safety.
  • Robbery: There are two types of robbery or mugging: aggravated and non-aggravated. Aggravated robbery is when someone uses a weapon like a knife or a firearm (armed robbery) or causes serious harm to the victim during the robbery, like hitting them with a bat or a gun. Non-aggravated robbery is when someone doesn’t use a weapon or cause serious harm during the robbery but still uses force or the threat of force to take something from the victim.
  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people: These refer to behaviours or actions that put others at risk of harm or injury due to carelessness or recklessness. Examples of dangerous and negligent acts include driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, not properly securing a load on a vehicle that could fall and cause an accident, leaving hazardous materials unattended, and failing to maintain a property in a safe condition.
  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour: This represents harassing or threatening someone based on their race, skin colour, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability, in what’s known as hate crimes. It also includes insulting someone, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 147

In Brighton

1 in 78

In Victoria

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Brighton vs Victoria in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Brighton vs Victoria

Brighton population: 23248

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (per 100,000 residents)VIC Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Assault and related offences7845391353689
Robbery823503436
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people762933096
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour2913324125202

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences and homicide are not included in the previously mentioned data for Brighton. Here is Victoria’s total data for these offences can be used as a benchmark for comparison.

CrimesVictoria Total Criminal incidentsVIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 residents)
Homicide and related offences1983
Sexual offences13576206

Brighton Property and Deception Offences

These are crimes related to stealing or damaging property or deceiving someone for personal gain. Property crimes include:

  • Theft: It can be committed in various forms such as shoplifting, stealing from a person’s home, or taking a vehicle without permission. Other examples include stealing a bicycle, snatching a purse, or taking items from an unattended bag.
  • Burglary (unlawful entry): Aggravated and non-aggravated burglaries are examples of burglary. Aggravated burglary involves the use of weapons, threats, or violence during the break-in, while non-aggravated burglary does not involve such factors.
  • Arson: Arson is a criminal act of intentionally setting fire to a property, building, or forest (bushfire)  without lawful or justifiable reason.
  • Property damage: This refers to intentional or accidental harm caused to someone else’s property, such as vandalism, or graffiti.
  • Deception: This is a broad category of offences that includes various examples. These include forgery and counterfeiting, deceptive business practices, professional malpractice and misrepresentation, and other similar offences. Additionally, it includes obtaining benefits by deception, possessing equipment to make a false instrument, and stating false information. All of these crimes involve intentionally deceiving others for personal gain or causing harm to others through fraudulent means.
  • Bribery: Sneaky shortcut to get ahead by taking advantage of someone’s position or power.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 29

In Brighton

1 in 27

In Victoria

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Brighton vs Victoria

Property and Deception Offences: Brighton vs Victoria, Australia

Brighton population: 23248

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property damage10038352430582
Burglary/Break and enter16729621718449
Theft43013866818502103
Arson22124932
Deception7927275340414
Bribery0300.05

Here is a breakdown of Brighton crime rate and offences count for the major property and deception offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft67288
Steal from motor vehicle187804
Steal from retail store40172
Aggravated burglary59254
Non-aggravated burglary108465

Drug Offences

Drug offences are illegal activities involving drugs like possession, trafficking, and manufacturing. It can involve both illicit and legal drugs like prescription medicines used improperly.

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Brighton vs VIC

Drug Offences: Brighton vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession3124069133365
Drug dealing and trafficking937343957
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21716926
Other drug offences334931428

Public Order and Security Offences

Public order and security offences refer to crimes that threaten the safety and security of the community, such as disorderly conduct, possession of illegal weapons, public intoxication, and disturbing the peace. These offences can also include crimes that disrupt the functioning of society, like rioting, protesting without a permit, and obstructing traffic.

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Brighton vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public nuisance offences2239189559
Disorderly and offensive conduct259174108139
Public security offences037506
Weapons and explosives offences131494156227

Brighton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Brighton vs VIC

What’s the most common crime in Brighton?

According to the latest available data from the Crime Statistics Agency of Victoria (CSA), the most common type of crime in Brighton is steal from a motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Brighton?

The overall crime rate in Brighton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5127 in the year ending June 2022.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Brighton a safe place to live in?

Brighton is safer than 46% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Compared to Victoria suburbs, Brighton is safer than 37% of other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Victoria.

Total Crime Stats of Brighton

Offence DivisionOffence SubdivisionOffence GroupYear (2021)Year (2022)
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence serious assault138
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-Family violence serious assault410
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence common assault3333
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-family violence common assault2629
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesA22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer22
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA51 Aggravated robbery37
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA52 Non-aggravated robbery01
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence stalking22
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence stalking64
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence threatening behaviour310
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence threatening behaviour34
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence harassment and private nuisance24
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family harassment and private nuisance25
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA81 Dangerous driving00
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA82 Neglect or ill treatment of people00
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA83 Throw or discharge object endangering people01
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people66
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB11 Cause damage by fire12
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB12 Cause a bushfire00
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB19 Other fire related offences00
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB21 Criminal damage6068
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB22 Graffiti2630
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB29 Other property damage offences22
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB31 Aggravated burglaryn.a.59
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB32 Non-aggravated burglaryn.a.108
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB41 Motor vehicle theft5467
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB42 Steal from a motor vehiclen.a.187
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB43 Steal from a retail store5140
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB44 Theft of a bicycle2538
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB45 Receiving or handling stolen goods7222
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB46 Fare evasion00
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB49 Other theft7976
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB51 Forgery and counterfeiting25
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB52 Possess equipment to make false instrument00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB53 Obtain benefit by deception5573
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB54 State false information20
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB55 Deceptive business practices00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB56 Professional malpractice and misrepresentation10
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB59 Other deception offences01
B Property and deception offencesB60 BriberyB61 Bribery of officials00
C Drug offencesC10 Drug dealing and traffickingC11 Drug dealing10
C Drug offencesC10 Drug dealing and traffickingC12 Drug trafficking49
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC21 Cultivate drugs00
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC22 Manufacture drugs00
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor02
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC31 Drug use00
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC32 Drug possession1731
C Drug offencesC90 Other drug offencesC99 Other drug offences033
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD11 Firearms offences22
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences811
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD13 Explosives offences00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD21 Riot and affray00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD22 Drunk and disorderly in public58
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD23 Offensive conduct25
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD24 Offensive language11
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD25 Criminal intent011
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD26 Disorderly conduct00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD31 Privacy offences01
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD32 Hoaxes00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD33 Begging00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD34 Defamation and libeln.a.0
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD35 Improper movement on public or private space421
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD36 Other public nuisance offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD41 Immigration offences10
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD43 Hacking00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD44 Terrorism offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD49 Other public security offences00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE11 Escape custodyn.a.0
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE12 Fail to appear00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE13 Resist or hinder officer821
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE15 Prison regulation offences00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE19 Other justice procedures offences12
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE21 Breach family violence order8072
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE22 Breach intervention order117
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE23 Breach bail conditions47
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE29 Breach of other orders02
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF11 Drink drivingn.a.0
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF12 Drug driving0n.a.
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF15 Licensing offencesn.a.0
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF19 Other regulatory driving offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF21 Public transport31
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF22 Aviation regulations offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF23 Maritime regulations offences10
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF24 Pedestrian offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF29 Other transport regulation offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF31 Betting and gaming offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF32 Commercial regulation offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF34 Pornography and censorship offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF36 Prostitution offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF39 Other government regulatory offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF91 Environmental offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF92 Public health and safety offences598
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF93 Cruelty to animals02
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF94 Dangerous substance offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF99 Other miscellaneous offences00

Note: This article doesn’t have detailed data for family violence, victims, female offenders, reoffending, sexual offences, stalking, and youth crime. For more information about these topics, check our resources page.

References

  • Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons
  • Victoria Police

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Melbourne

State

Victoria