Reservoir sits in the Darebin council area, which records 8,083 offences per 100,000 residents, well 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 Reservoir safe?
By the numbers, crime in Darebin, the council area covering Reservoir, is higher than most of Victoria: 8,083 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 18 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Reservoir itself were down 15% last year (4,621 to 3,912). The largest share of what is recorded in Reservoir is property and deception offences (67% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Reservoir crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Reservoir are 8% higher than a decade ago (3,625 in the year to March 2017 vs 3,912 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Reservoir 3073, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Reservoir?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 2,629 | 67% |
| Crimes against the person | 559 | 14% |
| Justice procedures offences | 437 | 11% |
| Drug offences | 149 | 4% |
| Public order and security offences | 135 | 3% |
| Other offences | 3 | 0% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 793 | |
| Criminal damage | 391 | |
| Other theft | 333 | |
| Breach family violence order | 267 | |
| Residential non-aggravated burglary | 232 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 224 |
Recent reports near Reservoir
No recent news incidents are logged for Reservoir 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.