Bonnie Brook sits in the Melton council area, which records 4,848 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 Bonnie Brook safe?
By the numbers, crime in Melton, the council area covering Bonnie Brook, is lower than most of Victoria: 4,848 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 55 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Bonnie Brook itself were up 16% last year (259 to 301). The largest share of what is recorded in Bonnie Brook is property and deception offences (63% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Bonnie Brook crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Bonnie Brook are 903% higher than a decade ago (30 in the year to March 2017 vs 301 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Bonnie Brook 3335, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Bonnie Brook?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 189 | 63% |
| Crimes against the person | 61 | 20% |
| Justice procedures offences | 38 | 13% |
| Public order and security offences | 8 | 3% |
| Drug offences | 5 | 2% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 46 | |
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 42 | |
| Breach family violence order | 33 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 30 | |
| FV Common assault | 22 | |
| Criminal damage | 18 |
Recent reports near Bonnie Brook
No recent news incidents are logged for Bonnie Brook 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.