Crime Rates for Altona Meadows, VIC
⇌ Compare Altona Meadows with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Altona Meadows (3028) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2302 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,457 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Altona Meadows, VIC in 2021 was 18,479. In the last 10 years, Altona Meadows, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 70.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 18 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 348.7 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 Altona Meadows for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1231), E Justice procedures offences (425), A Crimes against the person (399).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 995 | 2053 | 1838 | 1954 | 2241 | 2013 | 2047 | 1848 | 1242 | 1800 | 2302 |
| A Crimes against the person | 156 | 333 | 314 | 301 | 342 | 277 | 309 | 324 | 246 | 273 | 399 |
| B Property and deception offences | 593 | 1247 | 1147 | 1222 | 1369 | 1044 | 1065 | 1023 | 757 | 1123 | 1231 |
| C Drug offences | 52 | 84 | 79 | 115 | 143 | 234 | 144 | 138 | 61 | 144 | 88 |
| D Public order and security offences | 61 | 88 | 76 | 60 | 111 | 114 | 101 | 80 | 58 | 66 | 155 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 131 | 301 | 222 | 254 | 272 | 229 | 383 | 281 | 109 | 191 | 425 |
| F Other offences | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 115 | 45 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 4 |
In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 2302 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 11821 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 241 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 241 | 175 | 37.71% |
| Robbery In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Robbery. | 22 | 3 | 633.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 53 | 42 | 26.19% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 21 | 19 | 10.53% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 62 | 34 | 82.35% |
| Arson In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Arson. | 20 | 8 | 150.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 143 reported cases of Property damage. | 143 | 117 | 22.22% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 122 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 122 | 117 | 4.27% |
| Theft In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 904 reported cases of Theft. | 904 | 804 | 12.44% |
| Deception In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Deception. | 42 | 77 | -45.45% |
| Bribery In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 11 | 16 | -31.25% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 12 | 8 | 50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 65 | 120 | -45.83% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 104 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 104 | 51 | 103.92% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 30 | 8 | 275.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 21 | 7 | 200.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 54 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 54 | 17 | 217.65% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 371 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 371 | 174 | 113.22% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), 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.
How safe do you feel in Altona Meadows, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel neutral about safety living in Altona Meadows, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Altona Meadows, VIC
How common is car theft in the Altona Meadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 41 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 Altona Meadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Altona Meadows, VIC are Car Accessories (1120), Cash/Document (1118), Personal Property (884), Tools (778) and Power Tools (740).
What is the crime rate in Altona Meadows, VIC?
Altona Meadows, VIC has a crime rate of 2302 reported criminal offences.
Is Altona Meadows, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Altona Meadows, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,457 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Altona Meadows, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Altona Meadows, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1231 reported offences.
Has crime in the Altona Meadows, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Altona Meadows, VIC have increased by 14% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Altona Meadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 399 offenses against persons in Altona Meadows, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Altona Meadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1189 property crime offenses in Altona Meadows, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Altona Meadows, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Altona Meadows, VIC recorded 88 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Altona Meadows (2021)
Altona Meadows is a vibrant suburb with 18479 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 44% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1573, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.2%. While 62.1% 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 Altona Meadows, VIC
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- Laverton - 1624 offences (0.34118 per 100,000 people)
- Laverton North - 1608 offences (13.51261 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, assault and related offences have generally increased, more than doubling from 92 in 2015 to 241 in 2025.
- Theft remains the dominant property crime, peaking near 1000 incidents around 2019 before fluctuating but staying above 600 in recent years.
- Assault is the leading violent crime, with a notable rise especially after 2020, reaching its highest count in 2025.
- A significant spike occurred in breaches of orders from about 100-250 annually until 2023, then sharply jumped to 371 in 2025.
- The overall safety landscape is marked by rising violent confrontations and persistent high theft rates, indicating ongoing community safety challenges.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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