Crime Rates for Ashwood, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Ashwood (3147) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 679 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,491 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Ashwood, VIC in 2021 was 7,154. In the last 10 years, Ashwood, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 132.5 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 18.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1022 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 Ashwood for 2025: B Property and deception offences (480), A Crimes against the person (74), E Justice procedures offences (56).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 772 | 554 | 484 | 582 | 965 | 618 | 623 | 568 | 619 | 679 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 71 | 89 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 71 | 107 | 91 | 88 | 74 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 577 | 350 | 316 | 381 | 580 | 349 | 330 | 360 | 393 | 480 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 68 | 87 | 56 | 58 | 17 | 18 | 43 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 48 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 11 | 26 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 79 | 74 | 55 | 35 | 97 | 107 | 101 | 74 | 107 | 56 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 679 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 4116 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 48 | 53 | -9.43% |
| Robbery In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Robbery. | 6 | 2 | 200.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 7 | 11 | -36.36% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 3 | 33.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 9 | 19 | -52.63% |
| Arson In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Property damage. | 52 | 35 | 48.57% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 58 | 55 | 5.45% |
| Theft In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 334 reported cases of Theft. | 334 | 283 | 18.02% |
| Deception In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Deception. | 33 | 19 | 73.68% |
| Bribery In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 36 | 18 | 100.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 16 | 4 | 300.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 5 | 6 | -16.67% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 12 | 9 | 33.33% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 44 | 98 | -55.10% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Ashwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 2 | -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 Ashwood, VIC
How common is car theft in the Ashwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 47 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 Ashwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Ashwood, VIC are Personal Property (1362), Cash/Document (1282), Jewellery (988), Car Accessories (723) and Electrical Appliances (566).
What is the crime rate in Ashwood, VIC?
Ashwood, VIC has a crime rate of 679 reported criminal offences.
Is Ashwood, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Ashwood, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,491 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Ashwood, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Ashwood, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 480 reported offences.
Has crime in the Ashwood, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 30% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Ashwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 74 offenses against persons in Ashwood, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Ashwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 447 property crime offenses in Ashwood, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Ashwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Ashwood, VIC recorded 43 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Ashwood (2021)
Ashwood is a quiet suburb with around 7154 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1909, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.1%. While 56.9% 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 Ashwood, VIC
If you’re considering living near Ashwood , 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)
- Mount Waverley - 2094 offences (0.05925 per 100,000 people)
- Box Hill South - 596 offences (0.07019 per 100,000 people)
- Hughesdale - 549 offences (0.07259 per 100,000 people)
- Burwood - 1129 offences (0.07454 per 100,000 people)
- Ashburton - 633 offences (0.07960 per 100,000 people)
- Chadstone - 1128 offences (0.11809 per 100,000 people)
- Malvern East - 2809 offences (0.12599 per 100,000 people)
- Oakleigh - 2222 offences (0.26321 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, total crime exhibits fluctuations with a general increase in property offences and variable violent offences, particularly assault.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 2016-2025 with values between 149 and 334 incidents annually.
- Assault remains the leading violent crime, with counts fluctuating mostly between 38 and 72 over recent years, showing no sustained decline.
- A major spike is observed in breaches of orders in 2024 (98 incidents), doubling from some previous years, indicating enforcement or compliance issues.
- Despite some volatility, persistent high theft and assault rates highlight ongoing safety concerns requiring focused intervention.
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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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