Crime Rates for Chadstone, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Chadstone (3148) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1035 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,835 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 151.6 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16.9 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 454.9 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 Chadstone for 2025: B Property and deception offences (697), E Justice procedures offences (151), A Crimes against the person (120).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 634 | 842 | 730 | 750 | 851 | 976 | 1016 | 702 | 836 | 732 | 1035 |
| A Crimes against the person | 80 | 106 | 89 | 112 | 100 | 144 | 131 | 105 | 97 | 102 | 120 |
| B Property and deception offences | 403 | 580 | 496 | 477 | 552 | 654 | 578 | 437 | 574 | 490 | 697 |
| C Drug offences | 33 | 37 | 26 | 34 | 43 | 45 | 62 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 38 |
| D Public order and security offences | 54 | 35 | 37 | 67 | 24 | 45 | 52 | 26 | 11 | 40 | 29 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 64 | 83 | 73 | 58 | 132 | 80 | 123 | 97 | 127 | 62 | 151 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 70 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 1035 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 5938 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 55 | 63 | -12.70% |
| Robbery In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Robbery. | 8 | 5 | 60.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 21 | 14 | 50.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 10 | 6 | 66.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 26 | 14 | 85.71% |
| Arson In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 81 reported cases of Property damage. | 81 | 59 | 37.29% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 69 | 56 | 23.21% |
| Theft In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 496 reported cases of Theft. | 496 | 328 | 51.22% |
| Deception In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Deception. | 46 | 46 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 6 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 34 | 26 | 30.77% |
| 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 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 16 | 25 | -36.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 6 | 5 | 20.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 7 | 10 | -30.00% |
| 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 27 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 27 | 9 | 200.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Chadstone, VIC recorded 124 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 124 | 53 | 133.96% |
| 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% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- General fluctuations in crime counts over 10 years, with no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Notable overall decrease in some crime categories post-2021, especially in assault and theft.
- Property and deception offences show variability but generally high volumes throughout.
2. Most common and serious crime types:
- Theft (B40) is the most frequent, peaking at 496 incidents in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most common serious violent crimes, highest at 97 in 2020.
- Breaches of orders (E20) also significant, with a peak of 124 in 2025.
- Property damage (B20) and burglary (B30) consistently high, with burglary reaching up to 97 in 2017.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Sharp increase in theft from 170 in 2015 to 496 in 2025, more than doubling over 10 years.
- Assault peaked in 2020 at 97, then dropped to 55 by 2025.
- Breaches of orders spiked to 124 in 2025 from 60 in 2015, with a major jump between 2024 (53) and 2025 (124).
- Arson dropped dramatically after 2016 (16), falling to single digits most years thereafter.
- Weapons and explosives offences peaked in 2018 at 48, then decreased to 16 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate total crime numbers, indicating ongoing risks to residents’ property.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) peaked around 2020 but have since declined, suggesting improved personal safety or law enforcement focus.
- Breaches of orders show a concerning recent increase, potentially indicating rising non-compliance with legal restrictions.
- Drug-related offences remain relatively low and stable compared to other categories.
- Public order offences fluctuate but remain much lower than property or violent crimes.
- Overall, property-related offences are the primary safety concern, while violent crime shows some decline in recent years.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community 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 residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Common FAQ about Chadstone, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Chadstone, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 53 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Chadstone, VIC are Cash/Document (1803), Personal Property (1777), Jewellery (1630), Electrical Appliances (1023) and Car Accessories (1016).
What is the crime rate in Chadstone, VIC?
Chadstone, VIC has a crime rate of 1035 reported criminal offences.
Is Chadstone, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Chadstone, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 10,835 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 697 reported offences.
Has crime in the Chadstone, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Chadstone, VIC have increased by 6% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Chadstone, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 120 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 Jun, there were 651 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 Jun, Chadstone, VIC recorded 38 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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