Crime Rates for Balaclava, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Balaclava (3183) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1624 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 30,119 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Balaclava, VIC in 2021 was 5,392. In the last 10 years, Balaclava, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 38 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 6.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 168.5 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 Balaclava for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1143), A Crimes against the person (216), E Justice procedures offences (128).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 592 | 1353 | 1218 | 1135 | 1265 | 1253 | 1234 | 1273 | 1284 | 1404 | 1624 |
| A Crimes against the person | 73 | 153 | 130 | 152 | 146 | 194 | 197 | 185 | 149 | 206 | 216 |
| B Property and deception offences | 419 | 909 | 832 | 727 | 869 | 669 | 715 | 782 | 890 | 952 | 1143 |
| C Drug offences | 23 | 78 | 41 | 102 | 60 | 73 | 81 | 86 | 63 | 65 | 50 |
| D Public order and security offences | 48 | 91 | 90 | 77 | 113 | 97 | 85 | 73 | 53 | 69 | 78 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 29 | 122 | 123 | 74 | 72 | 116 | 96 | 141 | 129 | 109 | 128 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 104 | 60 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 1624 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 8907 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 133 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 133 | 138 | -3.62% |
| Robbery In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Robbery. | 9 | 7 | 28.57% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 32 | 30 | 6.67% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 10 | -60.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 38 | 21 | 80.95% |
| Arson In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Arson. | 10 | 9 | 11.11% |
| Property damage In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 131 reported cases of Property damage. | 131 | 102 | 28.43% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 107 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 107 | 114 | -6.14% |
| Theft In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 778 reported cases of Theft. | 778 | 605 | 28.60% |
| Deception In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 117 reported cases of Deception. | 117 | 122 | -4.10% |
| Bribery In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 6 | 16 | -62.50% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 41 | 44 | -6.82% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 29 | 29 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 30 | 23 | 30.43% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 16 | 17 | -5.88% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public security offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 12 | 26 | -53.85% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 116 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 116 | 83 | 39.76% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Balaclava, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 7 | 1 | 600.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Balaclava, 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.
How safe do you feel in Balaclava, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very safe living in Balaclava, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Balaclava, VIC
How common is car theft in the Balaclava, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 27 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 Balaclava, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Balaclava, VIC are Cash/Document (1586), Personal Property (1170), Car Accessories (516), Electrical Appliances (476) and Clothing (346).
What is the crime rate in Balaclava, VIC?
Balaclava, VIC has a crime rate of 1624 reported criminal offences.
Is Balaclava, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Balaclava, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 30,119 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Balaclava, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Balaclava, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1143 reported offences.
Has crime in the Balaclava, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Balaclava, VIC have increased by 30% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Balaclava, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 216 offenses against persons in Balaclava, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Balaclava, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1026 property crime offenses in Balaclava, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Balaclava, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Balaclava, VIC recorded 50 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Balaclava (2021)
Balaclava is a quiet suburb with around 5392 people. While families are part of the community, only about 34.9% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2 people. The median household weekly income is $2026, though the unemployment rate stands at 4%. While 60.4% 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 Balaclava, VIC
If you’re considering living near Balaclava , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Caulfield North - 1829 offences (0.10821 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda East - 1596 offences (0.12696 per 100,000 people)
- Elsternwick - 1535 offences (0.14099 per 100,000 people)
- Ripponlea - 219 offences (0.14295 per 100,000 people)
- Elwood - 2182 offences (0.14400 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda West - 648 offences (0.21959 per 100,000 people)
- Windsor - 2744 offences (0.37729 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda - 8714 offences (0.44710 per 100,000 people)
- Prahran - 6481 offences (0.53110 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, overall crime has generally increased, with notable rises in theft and assault-related offences since 2015.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking at 778 incidents in 2025, showing a steady upward trend from 258 in 2015.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crimes, increasing from 57 in 2015 to 133 in 2025, with fluctuations throughout the period.
- A major spike occurred in theft between 2021 and 2025, nearly doubling from 403 to 778 incidents, indicating worsening property crime.
- The combined rise in both dominant property and violent crimes suggests a growing challenge to public safety in the analyzed region.
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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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