Crime Rates for Altona North, VIC
⇌ Compare Altona North with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Altona North (3025) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3344 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 25,798 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 52.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 6.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 324.1 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 2025: B Property and deception offences (2266), E Justice procedures offences (415), A Crimes against the person (379).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1329 | 2480 | 2418 | 2235 | 2469 | 2202 | 1760 | 2047 | 2057 | 2470 | 3344 |
| A Crimes against the person | 212 | 310 | 424 | 334 | 292 | 295 | 273 | 257 | 255 | 305 | 379 |
| B Property and deception offences | 810 | 1567 | 1509 | 1297 | 1251 | 1140 | 1105 | 1381 | 1374 | 1721 | 2266 |
| C Drug offences | 51 | 139 | 74 | 123 | 316 | 173 | 62 | 123 | 119 | 92 | 131 |
| D Public order and security offences | 89 | 129 | 111 | 106 | 137 | 69 | 70 | 100 | 113 | 110 | 150 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 166 | 332 | 298 | 372 | 471 | 289 | 175 | 171 | 192 | 240 | 415 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 236 | 75 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 3344 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 15421 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 229 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 229 | 197 | 16.24% |
| Robbery In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Robbery. | 17 | 10 | 70.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 40 | 46 | -13.04% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 40 | 16 | 150.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 53 | 36 | 47.22% |
| Arson In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Arson. | 23 | 15 | 53.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 206 reported cases of Property damage. | 206 | 173 | 19.08% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 266 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 266 | 299 | -11.04% |
| Theft In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 1648 reported cases of Theft. | 1648 | 1130 | 45.84% |
| Deception In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 123 reported cases of Deception. | 123 | 104 | 18.27% |
| Bribery In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 15 | 2 | 650.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 6 | -66.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 114 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 114 | 84 | 35.71% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 80 | 52 | 53.85% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 33 | 40 | -17.50% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 37 | 18 | 105.56% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 85 | 51 | 66.67% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 330 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 330 | 189 | 74.60% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Altona North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
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.
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FAQ About Crime in Altona North, VIC
How common is car theft in the Altona North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 115 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 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Altona North, VIC are Car Accessories (1846), Cash/Document (1500), Personal Property (1313), Power Tools (1137) and Electrical Appliances (1069).
What is the crime rate in Altona North, VIC?
Altona North, VIC has a crime rate of 3344 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 25,798 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 2025, the most common crime type in Altona North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2266 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 52% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Altona North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 379 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 2025 Dec, there were 2143 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 2025 Dec, Altona North, VIC recorded 131 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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AI Analysis
- Overall crime data from 2015 to 2025 shows fluctuating patterns with some categories increasing notably in recent years.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, rising from 476 incidents in 2015 to a peak of 1648 in 2025, with significant growth after 2020.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime, increasing steadily from under 100 cases in 2015 to over 200 by 2025.
- A major spike is seen in breaches of orders, which surged from 143 in 2015 to 330 in 2025, despite intermittent declines.
- These trends suggest increasing challenges in personal safety and property security, highlighting a need for targeted interventions.
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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