Crime Rates for Carlton North, VIC
⇌ Compare Carlton North with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Carlton North (3054) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1057 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 17,112 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Carlton North, VIC in 2021 was 6,177. In the last 10 years, Carlton North, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 121.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 280.8 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 Carlton North for 2025: B Property and deception offences (806), A Crimes against the person (97), E Justice procedures offences (81).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 950 | 1081 | 957 | 1140 | 875 | 979 | 918 | 833 | 879 | 999 | 1057 |
| A Crimes against the person | 53 | 113 | 132 | 129 | 82 | 89 | 92 | 91 | 72 | 90 | 97 |
| B Property and deception offences | 772 | 853 | 740 | 737 | 685 | 656 | 661 | 645 | 712 | 810 | 806 |
| C Drug offences | 41 | 29 | 27 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 45 | 44 |
| D Public order and security offences | 36 | 32 | 27 | 37 | 14 | 20 | 33 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 29 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 48 | 54 | 31 | 229 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 47 | 52 | 37 | 81 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 1057 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 8077 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 41 | 54 | -24.07% |
| Robbery In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Robbery. | 10 | 11 | -9.09% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 22 | 13 | 69.23% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 21 | 12 | 75.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 86 reported cases of Property damage. | 86 | 68 | 26.47% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 100 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 100 | 123 | -18.70% |
| Theft In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 587 reported cases of Theft. | 587 | 577 | 1.73% |
| Deception In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Deception. | 33 | 40 | -17.50% |
| Bribery In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 10 | 10 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 34 | 35 | -2.86% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 14 | 9 | 55.56% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 10 | 3 | 233.33% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 17 | 11 | 54.55% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 64 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 64 | 26 | 146.15% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Carlton North, 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 Carlton North, VIC
How common is car theft in the Carlton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 46 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 Carlton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Carlton North, VIC are Cash/Document (1684), Personal Property (1359), Car Accessories (880), Electrical Appliances (714) and Power Tools (588).
What is the crime rate in Carlton North, VIC?
Carlton North, VIC has a crime rate of 1057 reported criminal offences.
Is Carlton North, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Carlton North, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 17,112 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Carlton North, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Carlton North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 806 reported offences.
Has crime in the Carlton North, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Carlton North, VIC have increased by 8% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Carlton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 97 offenses against persons in Carlton North, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Carlton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 773 property crime offenses in Carlton North, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Carlton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Carlton North, VIC recorded 44 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Carlton North (2021)
Carlton North is a quiet suburb with around 6177 people. While families are part of the community, only about 31.7% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $2400, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.6%. A majority of people (74.1%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, total recorded crimes show fluctuations with some categories decreasing from highs around 2016-2018 to generally lower levels by 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high with counts mostly between 450 and 590 annually, showing a steady volume over time.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crime, with numbers varying between about 20 and 70, peaking around 2017-2018 before declining.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders in 2018, reaching over 200 incidents, then sharply declining to below 70 in subsequent years.
- Overall, the data indicates persistent property crime issues, especially theft, while serious violent crime has moderated somewhat, suggesting nuanced public safety challenges.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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