Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty safe?
By the numbers, crime in Banyule, the council area covering Lower Plenty, 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 Lower Plenty itself were down 6% last year (110 to 103). The largest share of what is recorded in Lower Plenty is property and deception offences (58% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Lower Plenty crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Lower Plenty are 27% lower than a decade ago (142 in the year to March 2017 vs 103 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Lower Plenty 3093, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Lower Plenty?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 60 | 58% |
| Justice procedures offences | 20 | 19% |
| Crimes against the person | 15 | 15% |
| Public order and security offences | 4 | 4% |
| Drug offences | 3 | 3% |
| Other offences | 1 | 1% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential non-aggravated burglary | 16 | |
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 14 | |
| Criminal damage | 10 | |
| Breach family violence order | 8 | |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 |
Recent reports near Lower Plenty
No recent news incidents are logged for Lower Plenty 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.