Bundoora sits in the Banyule council area, which records 5,778 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 Bundoora safe?
By the numbers, crime in Banyule, the council area covering Bundoora, is close to the state average: 5,778 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 37 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Bundoora itself were down 9% last year (2,319 to 2,115). The largest share of what is recorded in Bundoora is property and deception offences (74% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Bundoora crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Bundoora are 3% lower than a decade ago (2,189 in the year to March 2017 vs 2,115 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Bundoora 3083, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Bundoora?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 1,570 | 74% |
| Crimes against the person | 238 | 11% |
| Justice procedures offences | 217 | 10% |
| Drug offences | 46 | 2% |
| Public order and security offences | 42 | 2% |
| Other offences | 2 | 0% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 459 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 282 | |
| Other theft | 177 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 150 | |
| Residential non-aggravated burglary | 122 | |
| Criminal damage | 120 |
Recent reports near Bundoora
No recent news incidents are logged for Bundoora 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.