Crime Rates for Chadstone, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Chadstone (3148) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1128 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 11,809 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Chadstone, VIC in 2021 was 9,552. In the last 10 years, Chadstone, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 161.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 502.7 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 Chadstone for 2025: B Property and deception offences (812), E Justice procedures offences (115), A Crimes against the person (113).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 813 | 750 | 706 | 936 | 1042 | 879 | 736 | 800 | 805 | 1128 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 85 | 92 | 108 | 124 | 143 | 121 | 102 | 108 | 99 | 113 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 565 | 482 | 470 | 600 | 644 | 526 | 494 | 528 | 526 | 812 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 39 | 26 | 31 | 48 | 50 | 53 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 56 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 29 | 76 | 22 | 38 | 43 | 49 | 18 | 16 | 35 | 32 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 93 | 64 | 75 | 126 | 91 | 125 | 89 | 120 | 108 | 115 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 1128 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 5647 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 50 | 60 | -16.67% |
| Robbery In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Robbery. | 9 | 7 | 28.57% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 19 | 11 | 72.73% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 12 | 4 | 200.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 23 | 17 | 35.29% |
| Arson In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Arson. | 9 | 1 | 800.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 64 reported cases of Property damage. | 64 | 68 | -5.88% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 68 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 68 | 58 | 17.24% |
| Theft In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 528 reported cases of Theft. | 528 | 362 | 45.86% |
| Deception In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 143 reported cases of Deception. | 143 | 37 | 286.49% |
| Bribery In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 2 | 150.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 48 | 27 | 77.78% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 17 | 24 | -29.17% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 10 | 8 | 25.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 21 | 19 | 10.53% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 94 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 94 | 89 | 5.62% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 5 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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 Chadstone, VIC
How common is car theft in the Chadstone, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, 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 Chadstone, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Chadstone, VIC are Cash/Document (1793), Personal Property (1760), Jewellery (1450), Car Accessories (1055) and Electrical Appliances (1026).
What is the crime rate in Chadstone, VIC?
Chadstone, VIC has a crime rate of 1128 reported criminal offences.
Is Chadstone, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Chadstone, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 11,809 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Chadstone, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Chadstone, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 812 reported offences.
Has crime in the Chadstone, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Chadstone, VIC have increased by 8% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Chadstone, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 113 offenses against persons in Chadstone, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Chadstone, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 669 property crime offenses in Chadstone, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Chadstone, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Chadstone, VIC recorded 56 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Chadstone (2021)
Chadstone is a quiet suburb with around 9552 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1991, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.2%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 48% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Chadstone, VIC
If you’re considering living near Chadstone , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Hughesdale - 549 offences (0.07259 per 100,000 people)
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- Ashwood - 679 offences (0.09491 per 100,000 people)
- Oakleigh - 2222 offences (0.26321 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2025, assault and related offences show a general decline from highs around 90 to about 50 incidents.
- Theft is the dominant property crime throughout, peaking at 528 incidents in 2025 with fluctuations but an overall increasing trend since 2015.
- Assault and related offences represent the leading violent crime category, consistently higher than robbery or stalking.
- A major spike occurred in theft from 2024 to 2025, jumping from 362 to 528 incidents, while arson showed a sharp rise in 2025 after years of low counts.
- Despite some fluctuations, the data indicates ongoing challenges in property crime control, with assault rates declining but remaining significant for public safety concerns.
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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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