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SAFETY REPORT · YEAR ENDING MARCH 2026

Brighton East crime rate: the real numbers

Brighton East 3188 recorded 1 criminal incidents in the year ending March 2026, down 67% on last year. Every figure on this page comes from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, drawn from Victoria Police records. Here is the breakdown, the 10-year trend, and what you can do on your own street.

1
Incidents in Brighton East, yr to Mar 2026
-67%
vs year before
3,827
Bayside rate / 100k

Brighton East sits in the Bayside council area, which records 3,827 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.

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Brighton East crime, 2017–2026

Recorded incidents in Brighton East are 50% lower than a decade ago (2 in the year to March 2017 vs 1 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Brighton East 3188, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.

2
17
1
18
2
19
1
21
5
23
3
25
1
26

What kind of crime happens in Brighton East?

Offence categoryIncidentsShare
Crimes against the person1100%

Most recorded offences, year to March 2026

OffenceIncidents
Other crimes against the person1

Recent reports near Brighton East

No recent news incidents are logged for Brighton East 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.