Crime Rates for Victoria
As of Year 2025 Jun The Victoria crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 638640 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,820 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Victoria in 2021 was 6,503,491. In the last 10 years, Victoria's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 112.7 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 21.9 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 442.7 residents. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.Most Common Crimes in Victoria for 2025: B Property and deception offences (378050), E Justice procedures offences (98862), A Crimes against the person (97890).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 535289 | 532022 | 505726 | 513395 | 543930 | 521451 | 469011 | 506123 | 552053 | 638640 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 76476 | 79137 | 80066 | 81071 | 83004 | 85397 | 82069 | 84193 | 88943 | 97890 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 319916 | 315196 | 288039 | 287055 | 303911 | 251757 | 235998 | 272692 | 311906 | 378050 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 30132 | 30283 | 29818 | 32481 | 36955 | 36707 | 29992 | 30241 | 31540 | 32511 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 36749 | 36144 | 34823 | 34972 | 31734 | 29893 | 28655 | 29426 | 28023 | 29763 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 70483 | 69803 | 71013 | 76546 | 80968 | 84508 | 81218 | 88350 | 89842 | 98862 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1533 | 1459 | 1967 | 1270 | 7358 | 33189 | 11079 | 1221 | 1799 | 1564 |
In 2025, Victoria recorded 638640 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 2964520 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Victoria recorded 53854 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 53854 | 48270 | 11.57% |
| Robbery In 2025, Victoria recorded 3828 reported cases of Robbery. | 3828 | 3280 | 16.71% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Victoria recorded 14689 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 14689 | 13361 | 9.94% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Victoria recorded 6574 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 6574 | 6131 | 7.23% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Victoria recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Victoria recorded 228 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 228 | 216 | 5.56% |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Victoria recorded 17344 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 17344 | 16497 | 5.13% |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Victoria recorded 863 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 863 | 722 | 19.53% |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Victoria recorded 510 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 510 | 466 | 9.44% |
| Arson In 2025, Victoria recorded 3938 reported cases of Arson. | 3938 | 2819 | 39.69% |
| Property damage In 2025, Victoria recorded 49060 reported cases of Property damage. | 49060 | 44146 | 11.13% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Victoria recorded 49876 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 49876 | 41714 | 19.57% |
| Theft In 2025, Victoria recorded 246654 reported cases of Theft. | 246654 | 192479 | 28.15% |
| Deception In 2025, Victoria recorded 28513 reported cases of Deception. | 28513 | 30738 | -7.24% |
| Bribery In 2025, Victoria recorded 9 reported cases of Bribery. | 9 | 10 | -10.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Victoria recorded 3192 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 3192 | 3979 | -19.78% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Victoria recorded 2273 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2273 | 2323 | -2.15% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Victoria recorded 27031 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 27031 | 24982 | 8.20% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Victoria recorded 15 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 15 | 256 | -94.14% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Victoria recorded 16860 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 16860 | 16068 | 4.93% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Victoria recorded 7007 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 7007 | 7165 | -2.21% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Victoria recorded 5566 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 5566 | 4635 | 20.09% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Victoria recorded 330 reported cases of Public security offences. | 330 | 155 | 112.90% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Victoria recorded 14509 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 14509 | 12735 | 13.93% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Victoria recorded 84353 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 84353 | 77107 | 9.40% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Victoria recorded 63 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 63 | 34 | 85.29% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Victoria recorded 437 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 437 | 749 | -41.66% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Victoria recorded 620 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 620 | 456 | 35.96% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Victoria recorded 444 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 444 | 560 | -20.71% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Victoria (2021)
Victoria is a vibrant and diverse Australian state, home to approximately residents. It offers a rich blend of urban life, cultural diversity, and natural beauty. Across Victoria, 0% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is people. The median household weekly income is $, though the unemployment rate stands at %. A strong sense of multiculturalism runs through the state, while 0% of residents were born in Australia, Victoria embraces a global identity, celebrated through its people, diverse cuisines, and vibrant cultural events.
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Common FAQ about Victoria Criminal
How common is car theft in the Victoria?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 33018 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 90 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Victoria?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Victoria are Cash/Document (1617893), Personal Property (1435708), Car Accessories (961186), Electrical Appliances (944632) and Power Tools (868194).
What is the crime rate in Victoria?
Victoria has a crime rate of 638640 reported criminal offences.
What is the most common crime in Victoria?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Victoria was B Property and deception offences with 378050 reported offences.
Has crime in the Victoria increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Victoria have increased by 17% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Victoria?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 97890 offenses against persons in Victoria, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Victoria?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 349528 property crime offenses in Victoria, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Victoria?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Victoria recorded 32511 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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