Bulleen sits in the Manningham council area, which records 3,083 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 Bulleen safe?
By the numbers, crime in Manningham, the council area covering Bulleen, is lower than most of Victoria: 3,083 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 71 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Bulleen itself were up 8% last year (431 to 465). The largest share of what is recorded in Bulleen is property and deception offences (72% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Bulleen crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Bulleen are 30% higher than a decade ago (359 in the year to March 2017 vs 465 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Bulleen 3105, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Bulleen?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 335 | 72% |
| Crimes against the person | 61 | 13% |
| Justice procedures offences | 47 | 10% |
| Public order and security offences | 16 | 3% |
| Drug offences | 6 | 1% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 91 | |
| Other theft | 58 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 50 | |
| Criminal damage | 33 | |
| Residential non-aggravated burglary | 28 | |
| Breach family violence order | 24 |
Recent reports near Bulleen
No recent news incidents are logged for Bulleen 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.