Rowville sits in the Knox council area, which records 4,792 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 Rowville safe?
By the numbers, crime in Knox, the council area covering Rowville, is lower than most of Victoria: 4,792 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 58 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Rowville itself were up 1% last year (1,180 to 1,186). The largest share of what is recorded in Rowville is property and deception offences (67% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Rowville crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Rowville are 17% lower than a decade ago (1,427 in the year to March 2017 vs 1,186 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Rowville 3178, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Rowville?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 797 | 67% |
| Justice procedures offences | 167 | 14% |
| Crimes against the person | 145 | 12% |
| Drug offences | 42 | 4% |
| Public order and security offences | 33 | 3% |
| Other offences | 2 | 0% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 207 | |
| Other theft | 146 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 98 | |
| Breach family violence order | 94 | |
| Criminal damage | 89 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 72 |
Recent reports near Rowville
No recent news incidents are logged for Rowville 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.