Crime Rates for Ashburton, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Ashburton (3147) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 633 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,960 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Ashburton, VIC in 2021 was 7,952. In the last 10 years, Ashburton, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 147.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 22.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1988 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 Ashburton for 2025: B Property and deception offences (425), E Justice procedures offences (95), A Crimes against the person (70).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 510 | 401 | 415 | 548 | 631 | 577 | 631 | 717 | 608 | 633 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 69 | 38 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 65 | 66 | 100 | 102 | 70 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 307 | 282 | 263 | 347 | 432 | 361 | 433 | 459 | 344 | 425 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 29 | 13 | 30 | 71 | 38 | 58 | 36 | 42 | 37 | 22 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 38 | 39 | 36 | 33 | 20 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 81 | 46 | 37 | 46 | 37 | 47 | 56 | 78 | 91 | 95 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 633 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 3653 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 47 | 67 | -29.85% |
| Robbery In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Robbery. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 4 | 22 | -81.82% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 8 | -37.50% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 7 | 3 | 133.33% |
| Arson In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 4 | -75.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Property damage. | 48 | 52 | -7.69% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 80 | 68 | 17.65% |
| Theft In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 269 reported cases of Theft. | 269 | 208 | 29.33% |
| Deception In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Deception. | 27 | 12 | 125.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 5 | -60.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 19 | 27 | -29.63% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 8 | 23 | -65.22% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 8 | 9 | -11.11% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 16 | 14 | 14.29% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 79 | 77 | 2.60% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Ashburton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
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.
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FAQ About Crime in Ashburton, VIC
How common is car theft in the Ashburton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 49 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 Ashburton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Ashburton, VIC are Cash/Document (1386), Jewellery (1106), Personal Property (1036), Cigarettes/Liquor (694) and Car Accessories (601).
What is the crime rate in Ashburton, VIC?
Ashburton, VIC has a crime rate of 633 reported criminal offences.
Is Ashburton, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Ashburton, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,960 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Ashburton, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Ashburton, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 425 reported offences.
Has crime in the Ashburton, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
The crime rates are similar to or nearly the same as they were five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Ashburton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 70 offenses against persons in Ashburton, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Ashburton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 398 property crime offenses in Ashburton, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Ashburton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Ashburton, VIC recorded 22 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Ashburton (2021)
Ashburton is a quiet suburb with around 7952 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 57.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2743, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.8%. While 69.3% 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 Ashburton, VIC
If you’re considering living near Ashburton , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Glen Iris - 1234 offences (0.04722 per 100,000 people)
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- Hughesdale - 549 offences (0.07259 per 100,000 people)
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- Chadstone - 1128 offences (0.11809 per 100,000 people)
- Malvern East - 2809 offences (0.12599 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, overall crime has fluctuated with notable increases in certain years, but recent data suggest some stabilization or slight decline in specific categories.
- Theft consistently dominates property crime, ranging from about 144 to nearly 300 incidents annually, significantly outnumbering burglary and property damage.
- Assault and related offences are the main violent crime, with counts varying between 23 and 67 over recent years, showing a general upward trend after earlier lows.
- A major spike is observed in assault cases during the last few years, rising sharply from the low 20s to near 70, indicating heightened personal violence.
- These trends highlight theft and assault as key areas of concern for public safety, suggesting focused prevention and enforcement efforts are crucial.
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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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