Is Greater Dandenong safe?

Greater Dandenong: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).

What is the crime rate in Greater Dandenong?

Greater Dandenong: Weighted crime: 25,738 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).

Recorded homicides in Greater Dandenong (12 months to June 2026): 11.

2Greater Dandenong

Safety 2 out of 10 High crime

2/10 in Victoria · 7/10 in the world

Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 25,738 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Homicide and related offences	11	6.5	3.4
Includes attempted murder and driving causing death.
Sexual offences
Sexual offences	280	166	150.4
Violence
Assault and related offences	1,663	985.9	662.2
Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences.
Abduction and related offences	12	7.1	6.3
Robbery
Robbery	115	68.2	34.8
Theft and burglary
Burglary and break-in	1,200	711.4	519.3
Theft	6,807	4,035.4	2,711.9
Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences.
Drugs
Drug dealing and trafficking	60	35.6	33
Growing or making drugs	72	42.7	27.1
Drug use and possession	598	354.5	159.9
Damage and public order
Property damage	1,366	809.8	559.1
Disorderly and offensive conduct	89	52.8	48.9
Public nuisance offences	117	69.4	42.5

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Greater Dandenong safe?: Greater Dandenong: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 79 places in Victoria (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Greater Dandenong?: Greater Dandenong: Weighted crime: 25,738 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
How many murders are there in Greater Dandenong?: Recorded homicides in Greater Dandenong (12 months to June 2026): 11.