Kangaroo Ground sits in the Nillumbik council area, which records 2,655 offences per 100,000 residents, below 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 Kangaroo Ground safe?
By the numbers, crime in Nillumbik, the council area covering Kangaroo Ground, is lower than most of Victoria: 2,655 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 74 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Kangaroo Ground itself were up 48% last year (29 to 43). The largest share of what is recorded in Kangaroo Ground is property and deception offences (56% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Kangaroo Ground crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Kangaroo Ground are 126% higher than a decade ago (19 in the year to March 2017 vs 43 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Kangaroo Ground 3097, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Kangaroo Ground?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 24 | 56% |
| Justice procedures offences | 9 | 21% |
| Crimes against the person | 8 | 19% |
| Public order and security offences | 1 | 2% |
| Other offences | 1 | 2% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Breach family violence order | 7 | |
| Criminal damage | 5 | |
| Other theft | 5 | |
| Residential non-aggravated burglary | 4 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | |
| Non-FV Common assault | 2 |
Recent reports near Kangaroo Ground
No recent news incidents are logged for Kangaroo Ground 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.