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SAFETY REPORT · YEAR ENDING MARCH 2026

The Patch crime rate: the real numbers

The Patch 3792 recorded 7 criminal incidents in the year ending March 2026, down 46% 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.

7
Incidents in The Patch, yr to Mar 2026
-46%
vs year before
3,593
Yarra Ranges rate / 100k

The Patch sits in the Yarra Ranges council area, which records 3,593 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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The Patch crime, 2017–2026

Recorded incidents in The Patch are 61% lower than a decade ago (18 in the year to March 2017 vs 7 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in The Patch 3792, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.

18
17
16
18
16
19
12
20
8
21
15
22
10
23
9
24
13
25
7
26

What kind of crime happens in The Patch?

Offence categoryIncidentsShare
Crimes against the person457%
Property and deception offences343%

Most recorded offences, year to March 2026

OffenceIncidents
FV Common assault2
Criminal damage2
FV Serious assault1
Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer1
Other theft1

Recent reports near The Patch

No recent news incidents are logged for The Patch 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.