According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, Dandenong crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 21558 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 10% decrease from the previous year.

Dandenong Crime Index

5

(100 is safest)

Safer than 5% of most Australia suburbs

Dandenong Crime Map

Dandenong crime map

Is Dandenong Safe?

Dandenong has low safety metrics. Crime rates in Dandenong are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Dandenong is safer than 5% of all Australian suburbs and than 5% of Victoria suburbs. However, breach family violence order is a common offence in Dandenong.

Dandenong Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Dandenong 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 Dandenong.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Dandenong
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Victoria Police in the year 2022 was 6494, down 10% from 7209 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Dandenong is in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning 96% of Victoria suburbs are safer than Dandenong and 5% of suburbs are more dangerous than Dandenong.
  • Common crime: breach family violence order.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 8% (55 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of deception offences recorded in 2022 increased by 5% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 20% (63 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 9% (152 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 8% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 decreased by 26% (59 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2022 decreased by 3% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Dandenong: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria and found that crime rates in Dandenong are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 5% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Dandenong are higher than approximately 96% of other suburbs in Victoria. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 7 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in Victoria is at 1 in 19.

Discovering the full picture of Dandenong’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Dandenong. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this suburb.

Dandenong crime rate for crimes against the person is 3828 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the Victoria average rate is 1247. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Dandenong was 1 in 25. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, robbery, dangerous and negligent acts endangering people, stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Dandenong is 1 in 10, with a rate of 9225 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in Victoria is 3580 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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!

Dandenong Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person11533828
Property and deception offences27799225
Drug offences4901627
Public order and security offences5181720
Justice procedures offences13854598
Other offences169561
Total649421558

Dandenong 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 25

In Dandenong

1 in 78

In Victoria

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

Violent crimes against the person in Dandenong vs Victoria in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Dandenong vs Victoria

Dandenong population: 30124

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (per 100,000 residents)VIC Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Assault and related offences682453912447689
Robbery66235021936
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people52629317396
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour16913324561202

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences and homicide are not included in the previously mentioned data for Dandenong. 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

Dandenong 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 10

In Dandenong

1 in 27

In Victoria

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

Property offences in Dandenong vs Victoria

Property and Deception Offences: Dandenong vs Victoria, Australia

Dandenong population: 30124

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property damage534383521773582
Burglary/Break and enter25029621830449
Theft153813866851062103
Arson1521245032
Deception442272751467414
Bribery0300.05

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft170564
Steal from motor vehicle5401793
Steal from retail store251833
Aggravated burglary55183
Non-aggravated burglary195647

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 Dandenong vs VIC

Drug Offences: Dandenong vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession451240691497365
Drug dealing and trafficking31373410357
Cultivate or manufacture drugs817162726
Other drug offences049308

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: Dandenong vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public nuisance offences41391813659
Disorderly and offensive conduct2269174750139
Public security offences037506
Weapons and explosives offences25114941833227

Dandenong Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Dandenong vs VIC

What’s the most common crime in Dandenong?

According to the latest available data from the Crime Statistics Agency of Victoria (CSA), the most common type of crime in Dandenong is breach family violence order.

What is the crime rate in Dandenong?

The overall crime rate in Dandenong, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 21558 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 Dandenong a safe place to live in?

Dandenong is safer than 5% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Compared to Victoria suburbs, Dandenong is safer than 5% of other suburbs in the state which are considered low safety scores in Victoria.

Total Crime Stats of Dandenong

Offence DivisionOffence SubdivisionOffence GroupYear (2021)Year (2022)
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence serious assault5661
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-Family violence serious assault115152
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence common assault185202
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-family violence common assault233246
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesA22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer9376
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA51 Aggravated robbery5458
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA52 Non-aggravated robbery78
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence stalking1310
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence stalking99
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence threatening behaviour5154
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence threatening behaviour4966
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence harassment and private nuisance1819
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family harassment and private nuisance411
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA81 Dangerous driving98
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA82 Neglect or ill treatment of people02
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA83 Throw or discharge object endangering people1916
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people3126
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB11 Cause damage by fire1315
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB12 Cause a bushfire00
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB19 Other fire related offences10
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB21 Criminal damage531511
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB22 Graffiti1618
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB29 Other property damage offences35
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB31 Aggravated burglaryn.a.55
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB32 Non-aggravated burglaryn.a.195
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB41 Motor vehicle theft229170
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB42 Steal from a motor vehiclen.a.540
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB43 Steal from a retail store295251
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB44 Theft of a bicycle4231
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB45 Receiving or handling stolen goods188144
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB46 Fare evasion36
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB49 Other theft309396
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB51 Forgery and counterfeiting3828
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB52 Possess equipment to make false instrument00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB53 Obtain benefit by deception368398
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB54 State false information138
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB55 Deceptive business practices06
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB56 Professional malpractice and misrepresentation00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB59 Other deception offences12
B Property and deception offencesB60 BriberyB61 Bribery of officials00
C Drug offencesC10 Drug dealing and traffickingC11 Drug dealing30
C Drug offencesC10 Drug dealing and traffickingC12 Drug trafficking3131
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC21 Cultivate drugs41
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC22 Manufacture drugs00
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor57
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC31 Drug use42
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC32 Drug possession416449
C Drug offencesC90 Other drug offencesC99 Other drug offences00
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD11 Firearms offences4849
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences178199
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD13 Explosives offences13
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD21 Riot and affray3335
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD22 Drunk and disorderly in public11995
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD23 Offensive conduct3439
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD24 Offensive language107
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD25 Criminal intent1341
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD26 Disorderly conduct59
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD31 Privacy offences43
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD32 Hoaxes63
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD33 Begging34
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 space3031
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD36 Other public nuisance offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD41 Immigration offences00
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 officer150119
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury1311
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE15 Prison regulation offences1119
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE19 Other justice procedures offences4421
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE21 Breach family violence order660733
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE22 Breach intervention order4144
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE23 Breach bail conditions151409
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE29 Breach of other orders6029
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 offences10
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF21 Public transport413
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF22 Aviation regulations offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF23 Maritime regulations offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF24 Pedestrian offences02
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF29 Other transport regulation offences10
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF31 Betting and gaming offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF32 Commercial regulation offences02
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences21
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF34 Pornography and censorship offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF36 Prostitution offences10
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF39 Other government regulatory offences33
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF91 Environmental offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF92 Public health and safety offences1041151
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF93 Cruelty to animals10
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF94 Dangerous substance offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF99 Other miscellaneous offences20

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