Crime Rates for Avondale Heights, VIC
⇌ Compare Avondale Heights with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Avondale Heights (3034) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 970 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,830 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Avondale Heights, VIC in 2021 was 12,388. In the last 10 years, Avondale Heights, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 187.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 37.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 288.1 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 Avondale Heights for 2025: B Property and deception offences (587), E Justice procedures offences (168), A Crimes against the person (158).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 471 | 1081 | 1005 | 848 | 744 | 745 | 795 | 940 | 956 | 919 | 970 |
| A Crimes against the person | 94 | 198 | 141 | 143 | 112 | 113 | 194 | 219 | 169 | 165 | 158 |
| B Property and deception offences | 278 | 642 | 533 | 477 | 468 | 395 | 380 | 377 | 436 | 491 | 587 |
| C Drug offences | 27 | 64 | 78 | 39 | 60 | 66 | 29 | 41 | 29 | 49 | 43 |
| D Public order and security offences | 21 | 39 | 67 | 37 | 23 | 38 | 34 | 35 | 26 | 39 | 14 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 50 | 138 | 182 | 152 | 81 | 109 | 137 | 259 | 296 | 175 | 168 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 21 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 970 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 5064 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 66 | 83 | -20.48% |
| Robbery In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 43 | 29 | 48.28% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 11 | 12 | -8.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 38 | 41 | -7.32% |
| Arson In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Property damage. | 56 | 59 | -5.08% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 51 | 40 | 27.50% |
| Theft In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 277 reported cases of Theft. | 277 | 336 | -17.56% |
| Deception In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 200 reported cases of Deception. | 200 | 53 | 277.36% |
| Bribery In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 18 | -77.78% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 35 | 29 | 20.69% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 9 | 32 | -71.88% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 7 | 6 | 16.67% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 161 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 161 | 169 | -4.73% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Avondale Heights, 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 Avondale Heights, VIC
How common is car theft in the Avondale Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 18 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 Avondale Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Avondale Heights, VIC are Jewellery (1292), Personal Property (975), Cash/Document (939), Tools (606) and Power Tools (598).
What is the crime rate in Avondale Heights, VIC?
Avondale Heights, VIC has a crime rate of 970 reported criminal offences.
Is Avondale Heights, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Avondale Heights, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,830 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Avondale Heights, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Avondale Heights, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 587 reported offences.
Has crime in the Avondale Heights, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Avondale Heights, VIC have increased by 30% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Avondale Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 158 offenses against persons in Avondale Heights, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Avondale Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 387 property crime offenses in Avondale Heights, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Avondale Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Avondale Heights, VIC recorded 43 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Avondale Heights (2021)
Avondale Heights is a vibrant suburb with 12388 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 45.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1587, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.4%. While 56.3% 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 Avondale Heights, VIC
If you’re considering living near Avondale Heights , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Aberfeldie - 345 offences (0.08790 per 100,000 people)
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- Keilor East - 1498 offences (0.09935 per 100,000 people)
- Niddrie - 589 offences (0.09981 per 100,000 people)
- Maidstone - 1983 offences (0.21120 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine North - 2799 offences (0.23234 per 100,000 people)
- Maribyrnong - 4415 offences (0.35115 per 100,000 people)
- Braybrook - 3453 offences (0.35664 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine - 6871 offences (0.72747 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall, crime levels have fluctuated with property crimes peaking around 2016-2018 and generally declining since, while violent crimes such as assault showed rises and falls with no clear sustained trend.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently recorded at the highest volumes, ranging roughly between 237 and 384 incidents annually over recent years.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime category, with counts varying widely from about 48 to 122 incidents annually over the last decade.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders, rising notably from under 50 incidents in 2015 to nearly 280 by 2023, indicating increased challenges in compliance enforcement.
- Despite some fluctuations, the data suggests moderate overall safety risks with property crimes more prevalent than violent offenses, emphasizing the need for targeted theft prevention and order compliance efforts.
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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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