Crime Rates for Caulfield North, VIC
⇌ Compare Caulfield North with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Caulfield North (3161) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1829 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,821 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Caulfield North, VIC in 2021 was 16,903. In the last 10 years, Caulfield North, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 167.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 14.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 545.3 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 Caulfield North for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1366), A Crimes against the person (198), E Justice procedures offences (94).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 607 | 1409 | 1228 | 1383 | 1473 | 1551 | 1517 | 1441 | 1579 | 1714 | 1829 |
| A Crimes against the person | 65 | 169 | 173 | 150 | 186 | 153 | 162 | 184 | 182 | 208 | 198 |
| B Property and deception offences | 468 | 1016 | 844 | 955 | 1039 | 967 | 876 | 983 | 1157 | 1203 | 1366 |
| C Drug offences | 30 | 94 | 78 | 69 | 102 | 75 | 86 | 59 | 29 | 82 | 93 |
| D Public order and security offences | 18 | 67 | 74 | 81 | 39 | 46 | 49 | 46 | 43 | 70 | 75 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 26 | 63 | 57 | 128 | 107 | 259 | 218 | 167 | 167 | 149 | 94 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 126 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 1829 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 10874 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 96 | 120 | -20.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Robbery. | 5 | 6 | -16.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 31 | 31 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 10 | 4 | 150.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 56 | 47 | 19.15% |
| Arson In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 6 | -83.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 91 reported cases of Property damage. | 91 | 115 | -20.87% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 246 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 246 | 285 | -13.68% |
| Theft In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 927 reported cases of Theft. | 927 | 725 | 27.86% |
| Deception In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 101 reported cases of Deception. | 101 | 72 | 40.28% |
| Bribery In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 22 | 19 | 15.79% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 69 | 63 | 9.52% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 39 | 33 | 18.18% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 16 | 17 | -5.88% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 15 | 15 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public security offences. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 15 | 28 | -46.43% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 79 | 121 | -34.71% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
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 Caulfield North, VIC
How common is car theft in the Caulfield North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 61 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 Caulfield North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Caulfield North, VIC are Cash/Document (2035), Personal Property (1933), Jewellery (1412), Tools (978) and Electrical Appliances (952).
What is the crime rate in Caulfield North, VIC?
Caulfield North, VIC has a crime rate of 1829 reported criminal offences.
Is Caulfield North, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Caulfield North, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 10,821 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Caulfield North, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Caulfield North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1366 reported offences.
Has crime in the Caulfield North, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Caulfield North, VIC have increased by 18% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Caulfield North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 198 offenses against persons in Caulfield North, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Caulfield North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1265 property crime offenses in Caulfield North, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Caulfield North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Caulfield North, VIC recorded 93 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Caulfield North (2021)
Caulfield North is a vibrant suburb with 16903 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $2205, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.3%. While 59.4% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Caulfield North, VIC
If you’re considering living near Caulfield North , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Caulfield South - 1041 offences (0.08444 per 100,000 people)
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- Elsternwick - 1535 offences (0.14099 per 100,000 people)
- Ripponlea - 219 offences (0.14295 per 100,000 people)
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- Malvern - 1656 offences (0.16678 per 100,000 people)
- Armadale - 1663 offences (0.17752 per 100,000 people)
- Balaclava - 1624 offences (0.30119 per 100,000 people)
- Caulfield East - 779 offences (0.60247 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the decade, assault incidents generally increased from very low levels in 2015 to a peak around 2024 before a slight decline in 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime category, showing a significant rise from 257 cases in 2015 to a peak of 927 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime, consistently outnumbering robbery and other violent categories.
- A major spike occurred in theft between 2015 and 2025, more than tripling, while breaches of orders saw a sharp drop beginning after 2020.
- Overall safety concerns are driven primarily by increasing theft and assault rates, indicating rising challenges in both property and personal security.
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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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