Crime Rates for Ascot Vale, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Ascot Vale (3032) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2089 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 13,746 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Ascot Vale, VIC in 2021 was 15,197. In the last 10 years, Ascot Vale, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 86.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 14 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 399.9 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 Ascot Vale for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1323), E Justice procedures offences (271), A Crimes against the person (264).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 1539 | 1319 | 1309 | 1381 | 1567 | 1235 | 1073 | 1219 | 1745 | 2089 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 225 | 195 | 163 | 221 | 206 | 161 | 130 | 174 | 264 | 264 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 988 | 808 | 819 | 768 | 893 | 724 | 725 | 763 | 1122 | 1323 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 150 | 99 | 105 | 99 | 128 | 68 | 71 | 79 | 125 | 134 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 76 | 105 | 140 | 105 | 57 | 52 | 57 | 53 | 68 | 95 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 96 | 112 | 79 | 183 | 161 | 205 | 85 | 149 | 165 | 271 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 122 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 2089 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 8933 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 163 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 163 | 143 | 13.99% |
| Robbery In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Robbery. | 13 | 13 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 38 | 45 | -15.56% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 6 | 13 | -53.85% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 44 | 50 | -12.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Arson. | 6 | 18 | -66.67% |
| Property damage In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 168 reported cases of Property damage. | 168 | 131 | 28.24% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 97 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 97 | 85 | 14.12% |
| Theft In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 992 reported cases of Theft. | 992 | 841 | 17.95% |
| Deception In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 60 reported cases of Deception. | 60 | 47 | 27.66% |
| Bribery In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 20 | 9 | 122.22% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 9 | 6 | 50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 105 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 105 | 110 | -4.55% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 48 | 33 | 45.45% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 12 | 16 | -25.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 34 | 19 | 78.95% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 18 | 29 | -37.93% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 253 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 253 | 136 | 86.03% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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 Ascot Vale, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel mostly safe living in Ascot Vale, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Ascot Vale, VIC
How common is car theft in the Ascot Vale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 94 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 Ascot Vale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Ascot Vale, VIC are Personal Property (3188), Cash/Document (2976), Car Accessories (1825), Cigarettes/Liquor (1723) and Power Tools (1668).
What is the crime rate in Ascot Vale, VIC?
Ascot Vale, VIC has a crime rate of 2089 reported criminal offences.
Is Ascot Vale, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Ascot Vale, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 13,746 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Ascot Vale, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Ascot Vale, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1323 reported offences.
Has crime in the Ascot Vale, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Ascot Vale, VIC have increased by 33% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Ascot Vale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 264 offenses against persons in Ascot Vale, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Ascot Vale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 1263 property crime offenses in Ascot Vale, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Ascot Vale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 134 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Ascot Vale (2021)
Ascot Vale is a vibrant suburb with 15197 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $2192, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%. While 67.2% 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 Ascot Vale, VIC
If you’re considering living near Ascot Vale , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Aberfeldie - 176 offences (0.04484 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon - 1446 offences (0.06808 per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick West - 1086 offences (0.07365 per 100,000 people)
- Travancore - 180 offences (0.08507 per 100,000 people)
- Moonee Ponds - 1699 offences (0.10472 per 100,000 people)
- Kensington - 1346 offences (0.12527 per 100,000 people)
- Maribyrnong - 2187 offences (0.17394 per 100,000 people)
- Flemington - 1744 offences (0.24826 per 100,000 people)
- Footscray - 4510 offences (0.26327 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime shows an upward trend from 2015 to 2025, with notable increases in assault and breaches of orders since mid-2010s.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high with a rise from around 500 cases in early years to nearly 1000 by 2025.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime, increasing steadily from about 70 cases in early 2020s to over 160 by 2025.
- A major spike is observed in breaches of orders, jumping from under 80 in 2016 to over 250 in 2025, indicating rising challenges in legal compliance.
- The data reflects growing safety concerns, particularly due to increases in violent assaults and property theft, impacting community security.
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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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