Knoxfield 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 Knoxfield safe?
By the numbers, crime in Knox, the council area covering Knoxfield, 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 Knoxfield itself were down 13% last year (359 to 314). The largest share of what is recorded in Knoxfield is property and deception offences (63% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Knoxfield crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Knoxfield are 38% lower than a decade ago (504 in the year to March 2017 vs 314 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Knoxfield 3180, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Knoxfield?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 197 | 63% |
| Justice procedures offences | 43 | 14% |
| Crimes against the person | 42 | 13% |
| Public order and security offences | 18 | 6% |
| Drug offences | 14 | 4% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 45 | |
| Other theft | 37 | |
| Criminal damage | 29 | |
| Breach family violence order | 19 | |
| Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 18 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 16 |
Recent reports near Knoxfield
No recent news incidents are logged for Knoxfield 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.