Fawkner 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 Fawkner safe?
By the numbers, crime in Hume, the council area covering Fawkner, 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 Fawkner itself were down 17% last year (887 to 740). The largest share of what is recorded in Fawkner is property and deception offences (57% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Fawkner crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Fawkner are 13% lower than a decade ago (851 in the year to March 2017 vs 740 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Fawkner 3060, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Fawkner?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 423 | 57% |
| Crimes against the person | 189 | 26% |
| Justice procedures offences | 85 | 11% |
| Public order and security offences | 23 | 3% |
| Drug offences | 19 | 3% |
| Other offences | 1 | 0% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 133 | |
| Criminal damage | 67 | |
| Other theft | 52 | |
| Obtain benefit by deception | 43 | |
| Non-FV Common assault | 39 | |
| Breach family violence order | 38 |
Recent reports near Fawkner
No recent news incidents are logged for Fawkner 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.