Crime Rates for Altona North, VIC
⇌ Compare Altona North with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Altona North (3025) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 1552 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 11,973 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Altona North, VIC in 2021 was 12,962. In the last 10 years, Altona North, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 125.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 13.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 648.1 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 North for 2026: B Property and deception offences (1103), A Crimes against the person (175), E Justice procedures offences (105).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1347 | 1258 | 1159 | 1124 | 1237 | 1002 | 902 | 1027 | 1091 | 1452 | 1552 |
| A Crimes against the person | 179 | 174 | 198 | 170 | 128 | 155 | 128 | 123 | 153 | 162 | 175 |
| B Property and deception offences | 843 | 791 | 740 | 573 | 692 | 517 | 575 | 705 | 717 | 968 | 1103 |
| C Drug offences | 60 | 58 | 43 | 122 | 110 | 65 | 37 | 68 | 49 | 47 | 85 |
| D Public order and security offences | 81 | 63 | 53 | 52 | 70 | 22 | 48 | 52 | 53 | 61 | 82 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 183 | 171 | 124 | 205 | 235 | 119 | 78 | 77 | 117 | 213 | 105 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 124 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 1552 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 8224 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 95 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 95 | 104 | -8.65% |
| Robbery In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Robbery. | 8 | 6 | 33.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 20 | 23 | -13.04% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 27 | 12 | 125.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 25 | 17 | 47.06% |
| Arson In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Arson. | 9 | 13 | -30.77% |
| Property damage In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 90 reported cases of Property damage. | 90 | 93 | -3.23% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 120 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 120 | 160 | -25.00% |
| Theft In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 813 reported cases of Theft. | 813 | 654 | 24.31% |
| Deception In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 71 reported cases of Deception. | 71 | 48 | 47.92% |
| Bribery In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 9 | 4 | 125.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 75 | 41 | 82.93% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 43 | 33 | 30.30% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 20 | 17 | 17.65% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 19 | 11 | 72.73% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 36 | 30 | 20.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 69 | 183 | -62.30% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Altona North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
Based on the source data available to us, Homicide, Sexual Offences, Abduction, and Blackmail & Extortion are not shown separately at the suburb level in Victoria. These categories are available at the LGA and Victoria state levels, but not separately at the suburb level.
How safe do you feel in Altona North, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very safe living in Altona North, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Altona North, VIC
How common is car theft in the Altona North, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 114 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 North, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Altona North, VIC are Car Accessories (1878), Cash/Document (1506), Personal Property (1307), Power Tools (1143) and Electrical Appliances (1061).
What is the crime rate in Altona North, VIC?
Altona North, VIC has a crime rate of 1552 reported criminal offences.
Is Altona North, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Altona North, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 11,973 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Altona North, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Altona North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1103 reported offences.
Has crime in the Altona North, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Altona North, VIC have increased by 55% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Altona North, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 175 offenses against persons in Altona North, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Altona North, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 1032 property crime offenses in Altona North, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Altona North, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Altona North, VIC recorded 85 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Altona North (2021)
Altona North is a vibrant suburb with 12962 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 45.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1695, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.9%. While 59.1% 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 North, VIC
If you’re considering living near Altona North , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- South Kingsville - 108 offences (0.05009 per 100,000 people)
- Seaholme - 113 offences (0.05467 per 100,000 people)
- Newport - 825 offences (0.06040 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine West - 1270 offences (0.06846 per 100,000 people)
- Altona - 856 offences (0.07450 per 100,000 people)
- Williamstown North - 252 offences (0.15536 per 100,000 people)
- Brooklyn - 447 offences (0.22587 per 100,000 people)
- Laverton North - 843 offences (7.08403 per 100,000 people)
- Tottenham - 252 offences (84.00000 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2026, assault and related offenses show a generally stable but fluctuating trend, ranging mostly between 70 and 105 incidents annually.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with numbers increasing sharply from around 339 in early years to a peak of 813 in 2026, indicating a significant upward trend.
- Assault remains the leading violent crime category, consistently outnumbering robbery and stalking-related offenses throughout the decade.
- There was a major spike in breaches of orders around 2019-2021, reaching up to 201 incidents, followed by a notable decline thereafter.
- Despite fluctuations in some categories, the overall safety concern is primarily driven by rising theft rates and stable high assault figures, suggesting ongoing challenges in public security and property crime prevention.
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Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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