Doncaster 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 Doncaster safe?
By the numbers, crime in Manningham, the council area covering Doncaster, 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 Doncaster itself were down 58% last year (12 to 5). The largest share of what is recorded in Doncaster is property and deception offences (80% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Doncaster crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Doncaster are 55% lower than a decade ago (11 in the year to March 2017 vs 5 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Doncaster 3107, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Doncaster?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 4 | 80% |
| Crimes against the person | 1 | 20% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a retail store | 2 | |
| Non-FV Common assault | 1 | |
| Graffiti | 1 | |
| Forgery and counterfeiting | 1 |
Recent reports near Doncaster
No recent news incidents are logged for Doncaster 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.