Crime Rates for Carlton, VIC
⇌ Compare Carlton with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Carlton (3053) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 6404 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 39,888 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 35.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 169 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (4879), A Crimes against the person (734), E Justice procedures offences (302).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2113 | 5648 | 3708 | 4116 | 3816 | 3666 | 4303 | 4734 | 5310 | 6290 | 6404 |
| A Crimes against the person | 185 | 560 | 520 | 606 | 484 | 513 | 582 | 674 | 577 | 630 | 734 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1564 | 4327 | 2647 | 2742 | 2796 | 2283 | 2834 | 3297 | 3803 | 4985 | 4879 |
| C Drug offences | 149 | 249 | 177 | 177 | 119 | 219 | 190 | 225 | 305 | 201 | 238 |
| D Public order and security offences | 122 | 269 | 192 | 205 | 218 | 208 | 247 | 276 | 304 | 241 | 243 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 92 | 241 | 168 | 386 | 197 | 186 | 267 | 224 | 305 | 216 | 302 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 257 | 183 | 38 | 16 | 17 | 8 |
In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 6404 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 36157 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 413 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 413 | 385 | 7.27% |
| Robbery In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Robbery. | 41 | 35 | 17.14% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 95 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 95 | 71 | 33.80% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 41 | 41 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 144 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 144 | 98 | 46.94% |
| Arson In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Arson. | 30 | 17 | 76.47% |
| Property damage In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 541 reported cases of Property damage. | 541 | 449 | 20.49% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 600 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 600 | 669 | -10.31% |
| Theft In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 3367 reported cases of Theft. | 3367 | 3501 | -3.83% |
| Deception In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 341 reported cases of Deception. | 341 | 349 | -2.29% |
| Bribery In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 34 | 31 | 9.68% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 12 | 10 | 20.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 192 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 192 | 160 | 20.00% |
| 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 95 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 95 | 109 | -12.84% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 67 | 60 | 11.67% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 81 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 81 | 72 | 12.50% |
| 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 73 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 73 | 50 | 46.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 229 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 229 | 166 | 37.95% |
| 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 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 4 | 15 | -73.33% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Carlton, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
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, VIC
How common is car theft in the Carlton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 135 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Carlton, VIC are Cash/Document (7217), Personal Property (5884), Electrical Appliances (3059), Clothing (1875) and Car Accessories (1824).
What is the crime rate in Carlton, VIC?
Carlton, VIC has a crime rate of 6404 reported criminal offences.
Is Carlton, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Carlton, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 39,888 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 4879 reported offences.
Has crime in the Carlton, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Carlton, VIC have increased by 75% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Carlton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 734 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 Dec, there were 4538 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 Dec, Carlton, VIC recorded 238 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Carlton (2021)
Carlton is a vibrant suburb with 16055 people. 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 people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Carlton, VIC
If you’re considering living near Carlton , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Carlton North - 1057 offences (0.17112 per 100,000 people)
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- Princes Hill - 534 offences (0.26633 per 100,000 people)
- North Melbourne - 4932 offences (0.32983 per 100,000 people)
- Parkville - 2509 offences (0.35468 per 100,000 people)
- East Melbourne - 2352 offences (0.48039 per 100,000 people)
- Collingwood - 5182 offences (0.56455 per 100,000 people)
- Fitzroy - 6169 offences (0.59141 per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne - 53000 offences (0.96467 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, overall crime shows fluctuations with property crimes peaking around 2016, then partially declining before rising again by 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with incidents rising from 862 in 2015 to a peak of 3501 in 2024, followed by a slight dip in 2025.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime, increasing from 101 cases in 2015 to over 400 by 2025, showing a significant upward trend.
- A major spike is visible in assault cases between 2015 and 2025, quadrupling in volume, while burglary fluctuated widely with a notable drop post-2016 and partial recovery.
- The persistent rise in serious violent crime alongside high theft rates suggests growing safety concerns despite some reductions in other property offences.
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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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