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The Crime Statistics Agency has released its criminal incident data for the year ending March 2025.
Manningham recorded a total of 4,160 criminal incidents, representing a 9.8% increase compared with the previous year’s 3,789 incidents. Despite this rise, the criminal incident rate per 100,000 population was 3,134.1, which remains significantly lower than the Victorian average of 6,692.2. Doncaster recorded the highest number of criminal incidents in Manningham, with 1,717 incidents in 2025, up from 1,458 the previous year.
Top Offence Subgroups
The two most common principal offence subgroups in Manningham were:
- Steal from a motor vehicle: 696 incidents in 2025 (up from 579 in 2024)
- Steal from a retail store: 485 incidents in 2025 (up from 315 in 2024)
These categories highlight areas of concern that have seen notable year-on-year increases.
Crime Trends in Neighbouring Councils
City of Whitehorse
- 9,282 criminal incidents recorded in 2025
- 23.2% increase from 7,535 incidents in 2024
- Box Hill alone accounted for 1,875 incidents in 2025
City of Banyule
- 8,086 criminal incidents recorded in 2025
- 31.7% increase from 6,141 incidents in 2024
- Heidelberg recorded 1,345 incidents in 2025
Ways for people to secure their property/valuables:
- Ensure all doors and windows are securely locked on your property - including vehicles and sheds.
- Install a security screen door, monitored alarm system, cameras and sensor lighting
- Install a peephole (door viewer) to see who is at the door
- Do not leave items at the door
- Keep car keys and valuables away from windows where they may be seen by opportunistic thieves
- Install a safe to store valuables
- Install GPS trackers / tags on vehicles and designer handbags
- Install a ‘Find My’ application on devices such as phones and laptops
- Backup computer data
- Keep tools and ladders locked away so thieves can’t use them to access/enter your home
If you are planning on going away and want to ensure your home seems occupied:
- Ask a neighbour or friend to collect your mail, take out / bring in your bins, occasionally park their car in your driveway
- Set timers to turn on lights at appropriate times (consider varying the time these turn on and off)
- Install a video doorbell to remotely interact with someone who rings the doorbell
- Be cautious of advertising your holiday plans online – think about uploading holiday photos/videos after your return
If you ever find yourself in danger or notice suspicious activity, prioritise your safety first. Try to get to a safe location as quickly as possible. Once you are safe, call Triple Zero (000) for immediate police assistance.
If the situation is non-emergency, you can reach out to the Police Assistance Line (131 444). Remember, staying calm and taking swift action can make a significant difference.
Source - Crime Statistics Agency & Victoria Police
