Tullamarine 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 Tullamarine safe?
By the numbers, crime in Brimbank, the council area covering Tullamarine, 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 Tullamarine itself were down 3% last year (911 to 886). The largest share of what is recorded in Tullamarine is property and deception offences (78% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Tullamarine crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Tullamarine are 9% lower than a decade ago (978 in the year to March 2017 vs 886 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Tullamarine 3043, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Tullamarine?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 692 | 78% |
| Crimes against the person | 97 | 11% |
| Justice procedures offences | 57 | 6% |
| Drug offences | 25 | 3% |
| Public order and security offences | 13 | 1% |
| Other offences | 2 | 0% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 286 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 134 | |
| Other theft | 69 | |
| Criminal damage | 54 | |
| Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 46 | |
| Obtain benefit by deception | 41 |
Recent reports near Tullamarine
No recent news incidents are logged for Tullamarine right now. We track reports across Victoria on the live Crime Watch.
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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.