Crime Rates for Carlton North, VIC
⇌ Compare Carlton North with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Carlton North (3054) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 489 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,916 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 308.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 19.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 617.7 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 2026: B Property and deception offences (379), E Justice procedures offences (45), A Crimes against the person (39).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 940 | 531 | 528 | 511 | 446 | 481 | 458 | 413 | 456 | 555 | 489 |
| A Crimes against the person | 80 | 65 | 59 | 52 | 41 | 53 | 44 | 41 | 32 | 56 | 39 |
| B Property and deception offences | 760 | 399 | 385 | 349 | 373 | 289 | 343 | 324 | 371 | 436 | 379 |
| C Drug offences | 26 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 9 |
| D Public order and security offences | 24 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 17 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 50 | 32 | 56 | 92 | 22 | 50 | 38 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 45 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 57 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 489 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 4408 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 19 | 33 | -42.42% |
| Robbery In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 9 | -88.89% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 10 | 5 | 100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 8 | 8 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Property damage. | 34 | 46 | -26.09% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 47 | 59 | -20.34% |
| Theft In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 275 reported cases of Theft. | 275 | 307 | -10.42% |
| Deception In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Deception. | 23 | 24 | -4.17% |
| Bribery In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 5 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 9 | 24 | -62.50% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 11 | 5 | 120.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 10 | 6 | 66.67% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 35 | 18 | 94.44% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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 2026 Mar, there were 45 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 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Carlton North, VIC are Cash/Document (1668), Personal Property (1331), Car Accessories (890), Electrical Appliances (682) and Power Tools (582).
What is the crime rate in Carlton North, VIC?
Carlton North, VIC has a crime rate of 489 reported criminal offences.
Is Carlton North, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Carlton North, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,916 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Carlton North, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Carlton North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 379 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 2% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Carlton North, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 39 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 2026 Mar, there were 356 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 2026 Mar, Carlton North, VIC recorded 9 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 (74.2%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Carlton North, VIC
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AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, violent crimes such as assault have generally fluctuated between 15 and 38 incidents annually, with no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, maintaining high levels ranging from around 200 to 440 offenses per year, although showing a gradual decline from earlier peaks.
- Assault remains the most prevalent violent crime, consistently outnumbering robbery and other personal offenses over the period.
- Burglary experienced a significant drop from near 200 cases in 2016 to under 50 by recent years, indicating improved security or law enforcement effectiveness.
- Despite fluctuations, property crimes remain substantially higher than violent crimes, emphasizing ongoing challenges in theft prevention for overall community safety.
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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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