Burwood East sits in the Whitehorse council area, which records 4,863 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 Burwood East safe?
By the numbers, crime in Whitehorse, the council area covering Burwood East, is lower than most of Victoria: 4,863 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 54 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Burwood East itself were up 3% last year (740 to 762). The largest share of what is recorded in Burwood East is property and deception offences (75% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Burwood East crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Burwood East are 43% higher than a decade ago (533 in the year to March 2017 vs 762 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Burwood East 3151, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Burwood East?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 570 | 75% |
| Crimes against the person | 91 | 12% |
| Justice procedures offences | 59 | 8% |
| Drug offences | 26 | 3% |
| Public order and security offences | 16 | 2% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 196 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 92 | |
| Other theft | 55 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 48 | |
| Residential non-aggravated burglary | 46 | |
| Obtain benefit by deception | 45 |
Recent reports near Burwood East
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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.