Crime Rates for Abbotsford, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Abbotsford (3067) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1604 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 17,650 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Abbotsford, VIC in 2021 was 9,088. In the last 10 years, Abbotsford, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 65.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 9.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 252.4 people. 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 Abbotsford for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1176), A Crimes against the person (199), E Justice procedures offences (91).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 1670 | 1361 | 1554 | 1590 | 1586 | 1527 | 1323 | 1297 | 1411 | 1604 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 103 | 113 | 124 | 166 | 143 | 164 | 193 | 165 | 137 | 199 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 1308 | 977 | 1156 | 1075 | 989 | 991 | 821 | 919 | 1073 | 1176 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 83 | 71 | 83 | 157 | 158 | 168 | 133 | 74 | 70 | 77 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 55 | 72 | 77 | 112 | 103 | 80 | 70 | 59 | 74 | 60 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 121 | 128 | 113 | 77 | 66 | 91 | 97 | 77 | 57 | 91 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 127 | 33 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 1604 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 10485 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 120 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 120 | 82 | 46.34% |
| Robbery In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Robbery. | 19 | 11 | 72.73% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 36 | 24 | 50.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 11 | 4 | 175.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 13 | 16 | -18.75% |
| Arson In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 160 reported cases of Property damage. | 160 | 125 | 28.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 182 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 182 | 131 | 38.93% |
| Theft In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 737 reported cases of Theft. | 737 | 685 | 7.59% |
| Deception In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 90 reported cases of Deception. | 90 | 130 | -30.77% |
| Bribery In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 18 | 27 | -33.33% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 58 | 40 | 45.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 26 | 44 | -40.91% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 18 | 13 | 38.46% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 15 | 16 | -6.25% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 17 | 15 | 13.33% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 74 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 74 | 42 | 76.19% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Abbotsford, VIC
How common is car theft in the Abbotsford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 60 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Abbotsford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Abbotsford, VIC are Cash/Document (3486), Personal Property (2904), Cigarettes/Liquor (1488), Electrical Appliances (1477) and Clothing (930).
What is the crime rate in Abbotsford, VIC?
Abbotsford, VIC has a crime rate of 1604 reported criminal offences.
Is Abbotsford, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Abbotsford, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 17,650 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Abbotsford, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Abbotsford, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1176 reported offences.
Has crime in the Abbotsford, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Abbotsford, VIC have increased by 1% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Abbotsford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 199 offenses against persons in Abbotsford, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Abbotsford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 1086 property crime offenses in Abbotsford, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Abbotsford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Abbotsford, VIC recorded 77 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Abbotsford (2021)
Abbotsford is a quiet suburb with around 9088 people. While families are part of the community, only about 26.1% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2197, though the unemployment rate stands at 4%. While 60.6% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Abbotsford, VIC
If you’re considering living near Abbotsford , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Fitzroy North - 1243 offences (0.09725 per 100,000 people)
- Fairfield - 680 offences (0.10406 per 100,000 people)
- Clifton Hill - 693 offences (0.10490 per 100,000 people)
- Richmond - 4836 offences (0.16917 per 100,000 people)
- Burnley - 189 offences (0.23804 per 100,000 people)
- East Melbourne - 1188 offences (0.24265 per 100,000 people)
- Cremorne - 545 offences (0.25255 per 100,000 people)
- Collingwood - 2560 offences (0.27890 per 100,000 people)
- Fitzroy - 3090 offences (0.29623 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- From 2016 to 2025, total crime levels show fluctuations with some recent increases in assault and property damage after previous declines.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high with a peak around 700+ incidents yearly, though showing a slight decrease from earlier years.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime, increasing sharply in recent years, reaching over 120 incidents by 2025.
- A major spike occurred in assault cases between 2023 and 2025, rising from below 100 to 120 incidents, indicating growing violence concerns.
- Despite fluctuations, the overall safety risk remains significant due to persistent high rates of theft and rising violent offences, emphasizing ongoing challenges in community security.
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*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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