Broadmeadows sits in the Hume council area, which records 6,017 offences per 100,000 residents, around 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 Broadmeadows safe?
By the numbers, crime in Hume, the council area covering Broadmeadows, is close to the state average: 6,017 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 33 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Broadmeadows itself were up 5% last year (2,724 to 2,847). The largest share of what is recorded in Broadmeadows is property and deception offences (48% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Broadmeadows crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Broadmeadows are 4% lower than a decade ago (2,957 in the year to March 2017 vs 2,847 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Broadmeadows 3047, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Broadmeadows?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 1,377 | 48% |
| Justice procedures offences | 712 | 25% |
| Crimes against the person | 475 | 17% |
| Drug offences | 141 | 5% |
| Public order and security offences | 134 | 5% |
| Other offences | 8 | 0% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 452 | |
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 322 | |
| Other theft | 205 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 184 | |
| Criminal damage | 166 | |
| Drug possession | 116 |
Recent reports near Broadmeadows
No recent news incidents are logged for Broadmeadows 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.