Crime Rates for Ascot Vale, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Ascot Vale (3032) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2069 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 13,615 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 83 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 14.4 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 389.7 residents. 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 (1286), A Crimes against the person (287), E Justice procedures offences (265).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1194 | 1503 | 1414 | 1323 | 1242 | 1597 | 1304 | 1116 | 1201 | 1588 | 2069 |
| A Crimes against the person | 205 | 204 | 207 | 183 | 198 | 213 | 166 | 137 | 165 | 227 | 287 |
| B Property and deception offences | 726 | 970 | 881 | 811 | 725 | 998 | 691 | 695 | 767 | 1051 | 1286 |
| C Drug offences | 96 | 154 | 106 | 99 | 91 | 134 | 66 | 80 | 83 | 104 | 144 |
| D Public order and security offences | 77 | 75 | 107 | 148 | 93 | 65 | 57 | 59 | 45 | 62 | 85 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 86 | 97 | 111 | 79 | 130 | 182 | 192 | 130 | 140 | 143 | 265 |
| F Other offences | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 132 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 2069 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 9601 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 172 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 172 | 127 | 35.43% |
| Robbery In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Robbery. | 11 | 12 | -8.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 39 | 37 | 5.41% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 13 | 10 | 30.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 52 | 41 | 26.83% |
| Arson In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Arson. | 16 | 7 | 128.57% |
| Property damage In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 150 reported cases of Property damage. | 150 | 128 | 17.19% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 93 | 79 | 17.72% |
| Theft In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 966 reported cases of Theft. | 966 | 774 | 24.81% |
| Deception In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Deception. | 61 | 63 | -3.17% |
| 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 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 19 | 10 | 90.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 9 | 5 | 80.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 116 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 116 | 89 | 30.34% |
| 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 53 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 53 | 26 | 103.85% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 9 | 18 | -50.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 22 | 18 | 22.22% |
| 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 26 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 26 | 23 | 13.04% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 239 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 239 | 120 | 99.17% |
| 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% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes generally increased from 2015 to 2025, with some fluctuations.
- Sharp increases observed in Assault (A20) and Theft (B40) towards 2025.
- Some crime categories like Arson (B10) and Burglary (B30) peaked mid-period but show a general decline recently.
2. Most common and serious crime types (2025 figures):
- Theft: 966 incidents (highest overall)
- Assault and related offences: 172 incidents
- Breaches of orders (E20): 239 incidents
- Property damage: 150 incidents
- Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour: 39 incidents
- Robbery remains relatively low with 11 incidents, but is serious in nature.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Assault rose sharply from 127 (2024) to 172 (2025).
- Breaches of orders nearly doubled from 120 (2024) to 239 (2025).
- Theft increased considerably from 774 (2024) to 966 (2025).
- Weapon offences (D10) doubled from 26 (2024) to 53 (2025).
- Arson dropped by more than half from 16 (2025) to 7 (2024), then fluctuated.
- Drug use and possession (C30) rose from 89 (2024) to 116 (2025).
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (Theft, Property damage, Burglary) dominate, with Theft showing a strong upward trend, indicating rising risk to property.
- Violent crimes (Assault, Robbery) have also increased recently, with Assault showing a sharp rise in 2025.
- Public order offences (Weapons, Disorderly conduct) show volatility; weapons offences notably increased in 2025.
- Drug-related offences show a moderate increase, especially drug use and possession.
- Breaches of orders have surged, potentially indicating challenges in law enforcement compliance.
- Overall, both violent and property-related crimes have increased, with theft and assault as key concerns for safety in Ascot Vale.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Ascot Vale (2021)
Ascot Vale is a vibrant suburb with 15197 residents. 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 residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Ascot Vale, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Ascot Vale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 83 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Ascot Vale, VIC are Personal Property (3256), Cash/Document (2954), Car Accessories (1785), Cigarettes/Liquor (1755) and Jewellery (1702).
What is the crime rate in Ascot Vale, VIC?
Ascot Vale, VIC has a crime rate of 2069 reported criminal offences.
Is Ascot Vale, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Ascot Vale, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 13,615 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 1286 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 30% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Ascot Vale, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 287 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 Jun, there were 1225 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 Jun, Ascot Vale, VIC recorded 144 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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