Springfield, VIC
In 2026, police recorded 10 offences in Springfield, or 49.5 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.56× the VIC rate.
Springfield has about 202 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.
By crime type, 2026
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Crimes against the person
9.9 / 1,000
VIC 13.7
· National 17.5
Property & deception
34.7 / 1,000
VIC 51.3
· National 49.7
Public order & weapons
5.0 / 1,000
VIC 4.5
· National 3.2
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| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Assault and related offences | 2 | 9.90 | 7.48 |
| Property & deception | Property damage | 3 | 14.85 | 6.74 |
| Property & deception | Theft | 3 | 14.85 | 33.72 |
| Property & deception | Arson | 1 | 4.95 | 0.52 |
| Public order & weapons | Public nuisance offences | 1 | 4.95 | 0.80 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby suburbs
Housing, rent and growth
Growth & new homes
ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals| Measure | Value | vs other VIC areas |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth, 5 years 2020–2025 | +0.6% | higher than 33% |
| Population growth, last year 2024–2025 | +0.1% | higher than 17% |
| New homes approved, 12 months 12 months to Aug 2026 | 26 | higher than 32% |
| New homes approved per 1,000 residents 12 months to Aug 2026 | 3.6 | higher than 48% |
ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Loddon”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.
Common questions about Springfield
What is the crime rate in Springfield?
In 2026, 10 offences were recorded in Springfield, or 49.5 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.6× the VIC rate of 89.1.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Springfield?
Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 101 for violent crime and 1 in 29 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.
Where does this data come from?
Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.
Data notes
- Population is estimated (low confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
- Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
- States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.