5Lara
Lara, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 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: 9,930 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 19,014
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 | 94 | 494.4 | 724.5 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 6 | 31.6 | 37 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-in | 65 | 341.9 | 568.1 |
| Theft | 315 | 1,656.7 | 2,966.2 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 7 | 36.8 | 35.9 |
| Growing or making drugs | 4 | 21 | 29.5 |
| Drug use and possession | 23 | 121 | 174.9 |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 67 | 352.4 | 611.5 |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct | 2 | 10.5 | 53.5 |
| Public nuisance offences | 3 | 15.8 | 46.5 |
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Violence | 94 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 6 |
| Theft and burglary | 380 |
| Drugs | 34 |
| Damage and public order | 72 |
Questions about crime in Lara
- Is Lara safe?
- Lara: Safety 5 out of 10 (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 Lara?
- Lara: Weighted crime: 9,930 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
