Crime Rates for Armadale, VIC
⇌ Compare Armadale with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Armadale (3143) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1663 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 17,752 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Armadale, VIC in 2021 was 9,368. In the last 10 years, Armadale, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 108.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 8.7 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 292.8 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 Armadale for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1247), A Crimes against the person (146), C Drug offences (99).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 515 | 1369 | 1002 | 1375 | 1268 | 1168 | 953 | 1135 | 1184 | 1288 | 1663 |
| A Crimes against the person | 34 | 139 | 110 | 175 | 125 | 116 | 122 | 144 | 134 | 144 | 146 |
| B Property and deception offences | 407 | 1067 | 759 | 925 | 980 | 857 | 666 | 868 | 942 | 1033 | 1247 |
| C Drug offences | 4 | 58 | 51 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 29 | 45 | 24 | 18 | 99 |
| D Public order and security offences | 17 | 60 | 35 | 56 | 44 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 36 | 30 | 73 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 53 | 45 | 38 | 154 | 66 | 76 | 96 | 48 | 46 | 63 | 98 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 39 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 1663 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 9751 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 84 | 71 | 18.31% |
| Robbery In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 15 | -86.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 32 | 29 | 10.34% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 6 | 8 | -25.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 22 | 21 | 4.76% |
| Arson In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Property damage. | 85 | 66 | 28.79% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 280 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 280 | 228 | 22.81% |
| Theft In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 797 reported cases of Theft. | 797 | 677 | 17.73% |
| Deception In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of Deception. | 84 | 61 | 37.70% |
| Bribery In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 8 | 1 | 700.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 89 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 89 | 15 | 493.33% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 38 | 15 | 153.33% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 9 | 6 | 50.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 26 | 7 | 271.43% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 13 | 12 | 8.33% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 85 | 51 | 66.67% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Armadale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Armadale, 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 Armadale, VIC
How common is car theft in the Armadale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 65 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 Armadale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Armadale, VIC are Personal Property (1845), Cash/Document (1817), Clothing (1153), Electrical Appliances (762) and Car Accessories (666).
What is the crime rate in Armadale, VIC?
Armadale, VIC has a crime rate of 1663 reported criminal offences.
Is Armadale, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Armadale, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 17,752 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Armadale, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Armadale, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1247 reported offences.
Has crime in the Armadale, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Armadale, VIC have increased by 42% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Armadale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 146 offenses against persons in Armadale, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Armadale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1163 property crime offenses in Armadale, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Armadale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Armadale, VIC recorded 99 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Armadale (2021)
Armadale is a quiet suburb with around 9368 people. While families are part of the community, only about 34% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2 people. The median household weekly income is $2193, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.9%. 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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AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, total crime shows fluctuations with some recent increases in assault and stalking offenses after mid-period declines.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high with a peak around 2016 and a slight decline afterward but still much higher than other property crimes.
- Assault and related offenses are the leading violent crime category, showing variability but generally increasing again in the last two years.
- A major spike occurred in drug use and possession in 2025, jumping sharply from lower levels in previous years.
- Despite some volatility, persistent high theft rates and rising assaults suggest ongoing challenges to overall community safety.
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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