Cairnlea sits in the Brimbank council area, which records 7,417 offences per 100,000 residents, above the Victorian average. Most home break-ins are opportunistic, so visible attention and a fast alert to the people who can help matter more than any sticker on a window.
Is Cairnlea safe?
By the numbers, crime in Brimbank, the council area covering Cairnlea, is higher than most of Victoria: 7,417 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 22 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Cairnlea itself were up 17% last year (339 to 397). The largest share of what is recorded in Cairnlea is property and deception offences (68% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Cairnlea crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Cairnlea are 2% lower than a decade ago (404 in the year to March 2017 vs 397 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Cairnlea 3023, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Cairnlea?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 270 | 68% |
| Crimes against the person | 53 | 13% |
| Justice procedures offences | 51 | 13% |
| Public order and security offences | 12 | 3% |
| Drug offences | 11 | 3% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 98 | |
| Criminal damage | 45 | |
| Breach family violence order | 38 | |
| Other theft | 31 | |
| Residential non-aggravated burglary | 29 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 29 |
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Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, Year ending March 2026. Council-area rates are per 100,000 residents. This report is for general information and is not a substitute for emergency services. In an emergency, call 000.