Narre Warren sits in the Casey council area, which records 5,402 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 Narre Warren safe?
By the numbers, crime in Casey, the council area covering Narre Warren, is close to the state average: 5,402 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 46 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Narre Warren itself were up 12% last year (2,706 to 3,025). The largest share of what is recorded in Narre Warren is property and deception offences (72% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Narre Warren crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Narre Warren are 16% higher than a decade ago (2,615 in the year to March 2017 vs 3,025 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Narre Warren 3805, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Narre Warren?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 2,165 | 72% |
| Crimes against the person | 439 | 15% |
| Justice procedures offences | 234 | 8% |
| Public order and security offences | 100 | 3% |
| Drug offences | 86 | 3% |
| Other offences | 1 | 0% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 698 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 372 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 262 | |
| Other theft | 262 | |
| Criminal damage | 207 | |
| Breach family violence order | 133 |
Recent reports near Narre Warren
No recent news incidents are logged for Narre Warren 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.