Crime Rates for Altona, VIC
⇌ Compare Altona with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Altona (3018) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1534 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 13,351 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Altona, VIC in 2021 was 11,490. In the last 10 years, Altona, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 91.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 883.8 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (947), E Justice procedures offences (190), A Crimes against the person (179).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 747 | 1508 | 1553 | 1519 | 1575 | 1353 | 1630 | 1405 | 1432 | 1563 | 1534 |
| A Crimes against the person | 108 | 208 | 226 | 274 | 282 | 189 | 250 | 274 | 255 | 243 | 179 |
| B Property and deception offences | 462 | 902 | 992 | 758 | 826 | 609 | 889 | 691 | 732 | 975 | 947 |
| C Drug offences | 32 | 55 | 39 | 65 | 125 | 147 | 86 | 110 | 76 | 52 | 82 |
| D Public order and security offences | 85 | 111 | 105 | 109 | 150 | 103 | 119 | 121 | 92 | 124 | 128 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 57 | 210 | 177 | 305 | 185 | 132 | 192 | 188 | 256 | 157 | 190 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 173 | 94 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 8 |
In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 1534 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 8783 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 110 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 110 | 148 | -25.68% |
| Robbery In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Robbery. | 16 | 14 | 14.29% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 13 | 18 | -27.78% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 12 | 19 | -36.84% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 28 | 44 | -36.36% |
| Arson In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Arson. | 9 | 25 | -64.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 120 reported cases of Property damage. | 120 | 133 | -9.77% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 109 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 109 | 107 | 1.87% |
| Theft In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 606 reported cases of Theft. | 606 | 578 | 4.84% |
| Deception In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 103 reported cases of Deception. | 103 | 132 | -21.97% |
| Bribery In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 10 | -60.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 75 | 42 | 78.57% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 62 | 58 | 6.90% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 32 | 39 | -17.95% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 34 | 27 | 25.93% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 57 | 54 | 5.56% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 133 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 133 | 103 | 29.13% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 8 | 10 | -20.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Altona, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
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, VIC
How common is car theft in the Altona, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 38 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, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Altona, VIC are Cash/Document (1131), Personal Property (884), Car Accessories (716), Electrical Appliances (701) and Tools (641).
What is the crime rate in Altona, VIC?
Altona, VIC has a crime rate of 1534 reported criminal offences.
Is Altona, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Altona, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 13,351 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Altona, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Altona, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 947 reported offences.
Has crime in the Altona, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Altona, VIC have increased by 13% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Altona, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 179 offenses against persons in Altona, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Altona, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 844 property crime offenses in Altona, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Altona, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Altona, VIC recorded 82 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Altona (2021)
Altona is a vibrant suburb with 11490 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 41.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1826, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.2%. While 67.3% 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, VIC
If you’re considering living near Altona , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Brooklyn - 831 offences (0.41991 per 100,000 people)
- Laverton North - 1608 offences (13.51261 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, total crimes against the person show fluctuating but generally stable levels, with assault ranging mostly between 110 and 171 incidents annually.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high with numbers between roughly 280 and 600 over the years, peaking in recent periods around 578-606.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime, maintaining a relatively steady incidence, with a notable decline from a peak around 170 towards 110 in the latest year.
- A major spike is observed in deception offences in 2021 (321), followed by a sharp drop to lower levels in subsequent years.
- Despite some fluctuations and spikes in specific categories, overall crime patterns suggest a moderate level of public safety concerns, especially due to persistent high theft rates.
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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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