Crime Rates for Carlton North, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Carlton North (3054) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 535 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,661 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 176.5 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 17.4 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1029.5 residents. 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 (414), A Crimes against the person (50), E Justice procedures offences (34).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 865 | 520 | 491 | 589 | 463 | 486 | 446 | 441 | 425 | 478 | 535 |
| A Crimes against the person | 54 | 45 | 62 | 69 | 46 | 42 | 54 | 43 | 36 | 43 | 50 |
| B Property and deception offences | 728 | 419 | 373 | 404 | 328 | 367 | 299 | 334 | 335 | 389 | 414 |
| C Drug offences | 37 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 27 |
| D Public order and security offences | 32 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 12 | 26 | 30 | 83 | 74 | 37 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 19 | 34 |
| F Other offences | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 31 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 535 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 4390 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 27 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 27 | 22 | 22.73% |
| Robbery In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Robbery. | 8 | 3 | 166.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 6 | 7 | -14.29% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 8 | 8 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Property damage. | 42 | 40 | 5.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 51 | 49 | 4.08% |
| Theft In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 304 reported cases of Theft. | 304 | 285 | 6.67% |
| Deception In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Deception. | 17 | 14 | 21.43% |
| 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 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 5 | 5 | 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 22 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 22 | 12 | 83.33% |
| 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 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| 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 9 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 9 | 7 | 28.57% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Carlton North, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 25 | 12 | 108.33% |
| 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% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes generally show a downward trend from 2015 to 2025, especially in property-related offences.
- Some fluctuations observed in crimes against the person and public order offences over the years.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (2025 figures):
- Theft: 304 incidents (most frequent crime overall).
- Burglary/Break and enter: 51 incidents.
- Property damage: 42 incidents.
- Assault and related offences: 27 incidents (most common violent crime).
- Breaches of orders (Justice procedures offences): 25 incidents.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Burglary peaked at 184 in 2015, sharply declining to 51 by 2025.
- Theft also peaked at 472 in 2015, decreasing steadily to 304 in 2025.
- Assaults dropped from 36 in 2017 to 19 in 2020, then rose again to 27 in 2025.
- Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour fell markedly from 18 in 2015 to 6 in 2025, with a notable spike at 16 in 2021.
- Breaches of orders declined substantially from 79 in 2018 to 12 in 2024, but rose again to 25 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession dropped from 34 in 2015 to a low of 4 in 2019, then rose to 22 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property and deception offences dominate the crime profile, with theft alone comprising the largest number of incidents each year.
- Violent crimes (Assault, Robbery) remain comparatively low and stable, suggesting relative personal safety.
- Significant long-term reductions in burglary and theft indicate improving property security or policing effectiveness.
- Fluctuations in stalking and breaches of orders suggest ongoing concerns regarding personal harassment and compliance with legal restrictions.
- Drug-related offences remain low but show recent increases in drug use and possession, warranting monitoring.
- Weapons and explosives offences are low but variable, without major spikes.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community 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 residents (74.1%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Carlton North, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Carlton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 44 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Carlton North, VIC are Cash/Document (1676), Personal Property (1377), Car Accessories (849), Electrical Appliances (796) and Power Tools (594).
What is the crime rate in Carlton North, VIC?
Carlton North, VIC has a crime rate of 535 reported criminal offences.
Is Carlton North, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Carlton North, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 8,661 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 2025, the most common crime type in Carlton North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 414 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 10% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Carlton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 50 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 Jun, there were 397 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 Jun, Carlton North, VIC recorded 27 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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