Crime Rates for Carlton, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Carlton (3053) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3396 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 21,152 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Carlton, VIC in 2021 was 16,055. In the last 10 years, Carlton, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 75 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 7.2 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 535.2 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2690), A Crimes against the person (330), E Justice procedures offences (138).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1958 | 2555 | 2331 | 2074 | 1876 | 1866 | 1897 | 2386 | 2498 | 2858 | 3396 |
| A Crimes against the person | 174 | 282 | 225 | 333 | 253 | 234 | 285 | 325 | 308 | 301 | 330 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1458 | 1870 | 1810 | 1362 | 1329 | 1340 | 1161 | 1608 | 1762 | 2165 | 2690 |
| C Drug offences | 133 | 142 | 94 | 97 | 70 | 85 | 95 | 89 | 153 | 131 | 114 |
| D Public order and security offences | 115 | 143 | 104 | 107 | 112 | 94 | 113 | 140 | 142 | 130 | 123 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 77 | 117 | 97 | 174 | 111 | 73 | 134 | 134 | 125 | 123 | 138 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 109 | 90 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 3396 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 18555 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 199 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 199 | 186 | 6.99% |
| Robbery In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Robbery. | 15 | 16 | -6.25% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 30 | 42 | -28.57% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 21 | 13 | 61.54% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 65 | 44 | 47.73% |
| Arson In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Arson. | 9 | 11 | -18.18% |
| Property damage In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 289 reported cases of Property damage. | 289 | 199 | 45.23% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 375 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 375 | 262 | 43.13% |
| Theft In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 1851 reported cases of Theft. | 1851 | 1517 | 22.02% |
| Deception In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 166 reported cases of Deception. | 166 | 176 | -5.68% |
| Bribery In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 18 | 19 | -5.26% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 91 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 91 | 105 | -13.33% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 53 | 50 | 6.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 31 | 44 | -29.55% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 39 | 36 | 8.33% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 32 | 30 | 6.67% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 106 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 106 | 93 | 13.98% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 7 | -85.71% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- General upward trend in total crimes from 2015 to 2025, with notable increases in property and person-related offences.
- Significant increase in theft cases from 845 in 2015 to 1851 in 2025.
- Assault-related offences increased from 90 in 2015 to 199 in 2025.
- Fluctuations seen in robbery, stalking, and other offences but no consistent downward trend.
2. Most common and serious crime types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime: 1851 incidents in 2025, up from 845 in 2015.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) also high: 375 in 2025, though fluctuating.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most frequent violent crime: 199 in 2025.
- Property damage (B20) high volume: 289 in 2025, showing volatility over years.
- Robbery peaked at 51 in 2016, dropped then partially rebounded to 15 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10) rose to 53 in 2025 from 46 in 2015.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Theft showed sharp increase between 2021 (709) and 2025 (1851).
- Assault jumped from 126 in 2020 to 171 in 2021, then steadily up to 199 in 2025.
- Property damage dropped sharply from 198 in 2016 to 122 in 2017, then rebounded.
- Burglary decreased notably from 344 in 2016 to 144 in 2021, then increased to 375 in 2025.
- Stalking and harassment spiked in 2018 (60), dropped sharply to 15 in 2015 and varied thereafter.
- Drug dealing and trafficking peaked at 27 in 2023 and 2018, low otherwise.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate overall crime profile, indicating higher risk to property than person.
- Violent crimes like assault have increased steadily, suggesting a rise in personal safety concerns.
- Robbery incidence shows decline over the decade, potentially indicating improved control or reporting.
- Drug-related offences show moderate presence, with drug possession/use more common than trafficking or manufacture.
- Public order offences (weapons, disorderly conduct) remain moderate but stable, suggesting ongoing community safety challenges.
- Breaches of orders and justice procedures offences have increased since 2015, indicating enforcement or compliance issues.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Carlton (2021)
Carlton is a vibrant suburb with 16055 residents. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 18.9% of households with an average household size of 1.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1292, though the unemployment rate stands at 11.4%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 39.1% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Carlton, VIC
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- Fitzroy - 3188 offences (0.30563 per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne - 25541 offences (0.46488 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Carlton, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Carlton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 158 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, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Carlton, VIC are Cash/Document (7105), Personal Property (5653), Electrical Appliances (3195), Clothing (1785) and Car Accessories (1711).
What is the crime rate in Carlton, VIC?
Carlton, VIC has a crime rate of 3396 reported criminal offences.
Is Carlton, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Carlton, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 21,152 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Carlton, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Carlton, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2690 reported offences.
Has crime in the Carlton, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Carlton, VIC have increased by 82% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Carlton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 330 offenses against persons in Carlton, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Carlton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 2524 property crime offenses in Carlton, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Carlton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Carlton, VIC recorded 114 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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