According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, Rowville crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 3661 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 28% decrease from the previous year.

Rowville Crime Index

48

(100 is safest)

Safer than 48% of most Australia suburbs

Rowville Crime Map

Rowville crime map

Is Rowville Safe?

Rowville has high safety metrics. Crime rates in Rowville are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Rowville is safer than 48% of all Australian suburbs and than 53% of Victoria suburbs. However, steal from a motor vehicle is a common offence in Rowville.

Rowville Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Rowville 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 Rowville.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Rowville
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Victoria Police in the year 2022 was 1232, down 28% from 1711 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Rowville is in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning 47% of Victoria suburbs are safer than Rowville and 53% of suburbs are more dangerous than Rowville.
  • Common crime: steal from a motor vehicle.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 9% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of deception offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 32% (43 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 40% (41 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 27% (155 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 decreased by 33% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2022 increased by 1% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Rowville: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria reveals that Rowville’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 48% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 47% of Victoria suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Rowville. Therefore, Rowville’s public safety metrics are generally considered high.

How risky is that? Living in Rowville comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 36 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in Victoria stands at 1 in 19.

To better understand Rowville’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Rowville.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Rowville crime statistics shows that there are 692 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the Victoria average rate of 1247. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, dangerous and negligent acts endangering people, robbery, stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour in Rowville are 1 in 143.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Rowville, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, deception, bribery and damage to property, are 1 in 50, equivalent to a rate of 1979 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in Victoria is 3580.

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!

Rowville Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person233692
Property and deception offences6661979
Drug offences90267
Public order and security offences49146
Justice procedures offences181538
Other offences1339
Total12323661

Rowville 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 143

In Rowville

1 in 78

In Victoria

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

Violent crimes against the person in Rowville vs Victoria in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Rowville vs Victoria

Rowville population: 33656

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (per 100,000 residents)VIC Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Assault and related offences14945391401689
Robbery32350936
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people1762935196
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour4513324134202

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

Rowville 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 50

In Rowville

1 in 27

In Victoria

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

Property offences in Rowville vs Victoria

Property and Deception Offences: Rowville vs Victoria, Australia

Rowville population: 33656

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property damage9738352288582
Burglary/Break and enter6229621184449
Theft40913866812152103
Arson521241532
Deception9327275276414
Bribery0300.05

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft35104
Steal from motor vehicle157466
Steal from retail store78232
Aggravated burglary1751
Non-aggravated burglary45134

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 Rowville vs VIC

Drug Offences: Rowville vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession7524069223365
Drug dealing and trafficking1237343657
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31716926
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: Rowville vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public nuisance offences439181259
Disorderly and offensive conduct8917424139
Public security offences037506
Weapons and explosives offences3714941110227

Rowville Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Rowville vs VIC

What’s the most common crime in Rowville?

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

What is the crime rate in Rowville?

The overall crime rate in Rowville, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3661 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 Rowville a safe place to live in?

Rowville is safer than 48% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Compared to Victoria suburbs, Rowville is safer than 53% of other suburbs in the state which are considered high safety scores in Victoria.

Total Crime Stats of Rowville

Offence DivisionOffence SubdivisionOffence GroupYear (2021)Year (2022)
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence serious assault2017
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-Family violence serious assault1816
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence common assault6660
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-family violence common assault4137
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesA22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer45
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA51 Aggravated robbery32
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA52 Non-aggravated robbery01
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence stalking78
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence stalking65
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence threatening behaviour1716
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence threatening behaviour118
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence harassment and private nuisance66
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family harassment and private nuisance42
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA81 Dangerous driving55
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 people35
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people167
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB11 Cause damage by fire55
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 damage9090
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB22 Graffiti36
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB29 Other property damage offences31
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB31 Aggravated burglaryn.a.17
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB32 Non-aggravated burglaryn.a.45
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB41 Motor vehicle theft5235
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB42 Steal from a motor vehiclen.a.157
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB43 Steal from a retail store9678
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB44 Theft of a bicycle98
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB45 Receiving or handling stolen goods6744
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB46 Fare evasion00
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB49 Other theft9287
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB51 Forgery and counterfeiting1411
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB52 Possess equipment to make false instrument10
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB53 Obtain benefit by deception11674
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB54 State false information24
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB55 Deceptive business practices00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB56 Professional malpractice and misrepresentation04
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB59 Other deception offences30
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 trafficking1412
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC21 Cultivate drugs31
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC22 Manufacture drugs00
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor42
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC31 Drug use10
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC32 Drug possession10075
C Drug offencesC90 Other drug offencesC99 Other drug offences00
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD11 Firearms offences816
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences4021
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD13 Explosives offences20
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD21 Riot and affray32
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD22 Drunk and disorderly in public42
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD23 Offensive conduct42
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD24 Offensive language00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD25 Criminal intent32
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD26 Disorderly conduct00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD31 Privacy offences20
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD32 Hoaxes01
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 space63
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 officer3219
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury24
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE15 Prison regulation offences00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE19 Other justice procedures offences110
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE21 Breach family violence order159128
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE22 Breach intervention order66
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE23 Breach bail conditions2514
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE29 Breach of other orders10
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 transport00
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 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 offences5712
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF93 Cruelty to animals10
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF94 Dangerous substance offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF99 Other miscellaneous offences01

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