Scoresby 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 Scoresby safe?
By the numbers, crime in Knox, the council area covering Scoresby, 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 Scoresby itself were down 14% last year (436 to 377). The largest share of what is recorded in Scoresby is property and deception offences (72% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Scoresby crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Scoresby are 10% lower than a decade ago (421 in the year to March 2017 vs 377 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Scoresby 3179, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Scoresby?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 271 | 72% |
| Crimes against the person | 44 | 12% |
| Justice procedures offences | 36 | 10% |
| Drug offences | 13 | 3% |
| Public order and security offences | 12 | 3% |
| Other offences | 1 | 0% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 66 | |
| Other theft | 44 | |
| Criminal damage | 30 | |
| Obtain benefit by deception | 28 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 23 | |
| Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 18 |
Recent reports near Scoresby
No recent news incidents are logged for Scoresby 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.