3Burwood East
Burwood East, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in Victorian suburbs · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 14,183 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 10,675
How accurate: not enough history to test this score yet.
Crime by type, as recorded by Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | |||
| Assault and related offences | 54 | 505.9 | 724.5 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 2 | 18.7 | 37 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-in | 72 | 674.5 | 568.1 |
| Theft | 367 | 3,437.9 | 2,966.2 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 4 | 37.5 | 35.9 |
| Growing or making drugs | 3 | 28.1 | 29.5 |
| Drug use and possession | 14 | 131.1 | 174.9 |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 31 | 290.4 | 611.5 |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct | 2 | 18.7 | 53.5 |
| Public nuisance offences | 5 | 46.8 | 46.5 |
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Violence | 54 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft and burglary | 439 |
| Drugs | 21 |
| Damage and public order | 38 |
Questions about crime in Burwood East
- Is Burwood East safe?
- Burwood East: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Burwood East?
- Burwood East: Weighted crime: 14,183 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
