Crime Rates for Melbourne, VIC
2023 - 2024 (Sep)
Key Crime Categories
- Assault and Robbery Offences: 4797 offences reported, up by 4.85% from 4575 in the prior year.
- Property Safety – Burglary and Theft: 20452 offences, marking a 33.27% increase from 15346 offences.
- Community Safety – Stalking and Harassment: 719 reported offences, a 9.10% rise from 659 offences.
- Public Safety – Dangerous and Negligent Acts: 307 reported offences, a 5.86% rise from 290 offences.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences | Changes(%) |
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| Assault and related offences In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 4279 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 4279 | 4.19% (4107) |
| Robbery In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 518 reported cases of Robbery. | 518 | 10.68% (468) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 719 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 719 | 9.10% (659) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 307 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 307 | 5.86% (290) |
| crimes against the person In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 1257 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 1257 | 20.52% (1043) |
| Arson In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Arson. | 56 | -26.32% (76) |
| Property damage In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 2638 reported cases of Property damage. | 2638 | 24.43% (2120) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 2143 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 2143 | 20.87% (1773) |
| Theft In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 18309 reported cases of Theft. | 18309 | 34.89% (13573) |
| Deception In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 4989 reported cases of Deception. | 4989 | 19.35% (4180) |
| Bribery In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Bribery. | 2 | 200.00% (0) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 575 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 575 | -2.04% (587) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 110 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 110 | 20.88% (91) |
| Drug use and possession In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 2086 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 2086 | -0.52% (2097) |
| Other drug offences In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 8 | -55.56% (18) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 1276 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 1276 | -7.67% (1382) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 1238 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1238 | -44.36% (2225) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 408 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 408 | 26.32% (323) |
| Public security offences In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 125 reported cases of Public security offences. | 125 | -32.80% (186) |
| Justice procedures In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 989 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 989 | 20.17% (823) |
| Breaches of orders In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 4795 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 4795 | -11.09% (5393) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 37 | 32.14% (28) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 63 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 63 | 14.55% (55) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 25 | -67.95% (78) |
Overview
No of offences (2023 - 2024 (Sep)), people in 2021
Crime Trends
Crime Statistics
Safest suburbs around Melbourne, VIC
| Suburb | No of offences |
|---|---|
| St Kilda West | 483 |
| Middle Park | 633 |
| South Wharf | 804 |
| Cremorne | 818 |
| Carlton North | 987 |
| Albert Park | 1175 |
| East Melbourne | 2041 |
| Windsor | 2180 |
| Abbotsford | 2741 |
| North Melbourne | 4051 |
| Collingwood | 4818 |
| Prahran | 5486 |
| South Melbourne | 5502 |
| Carlton | 5955 |
| Fitzroy | 6115 |
| South Yarra | 6678 |
| Southbank | 7554 |
| Richmond | 7966 |
| St Kilda | 8002 |
| Docklands | 10078 |
Common FAQ about Melbourne, VIC Criminal
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How common is car theft in the Melbourne, VIC?
There were 564 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded between 2023 - 2024 (Sep), averaging one offense every 1 day(s).
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What is the crime rate in Melbourne, VIC?
Melbourne, VIC has a crime rate of 46956 reported criminal offences 2023 - 2024 (Sep).
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Is Melbourne, VIC safe?
No, Melbourne, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 85,466 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
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Has crime in the Melbourne, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Melbourne, VIC have increased by 11% compared to five years ago.
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What is rate of criminal against person in Melbourne, VIC?
In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), there were 7080 offenses against persons in Melbourne, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
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What is the rate of property crime in Melbourne, VIC?
In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), there were 23146 property crime offenses in Melbourne, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
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What is the number of drug offenses in Melbourne, VIC?
In 2023 - 2024 (Sep), Melbourne, VIC recorded 2779 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
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What types of crime are most common in Melbourne, VIC?
The most common types of crime in Melbourne are Bribery, Theft, Transport regulation offences, Public nuisance offences, Property damage
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), Australian Bureau of Statistics
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