Crime Rates for Chelsea Heights, VIC
⇌ Compare Chelsea Heights with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Chelsea Heights (3196) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 811 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 15,038 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Chelsea Heights, VIC in 2021 was 5,393. In the last 10 years, Chelsea Heights, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 89.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 14.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 215.7 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 Chelsea Heights for 2025: B Property and deception offences (443), E Justice procedures offences (163), A Crimes against the person (105).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 335 | 745 | 641 | 434 | 737 | 950 | 657 | 663 | 538 | 733 | 811 |
| A Crimes against the person | 37 | 66 | 92 | 50 | 103 | 147 | 136 | 116 | 80 | 141 | 105 |
| B Property and deception offences | 198 | 517 | 400 | 290 | 426 | 387 | 303 | 315 | 334 | 365 | 443 |
| C Drug offences | 25 | 56 | 55 | 21 | 47 | 89 | 35 | 53 | 34 | 33 | 47 |
| D Public order and security offences | 38 | 36 | 27 | 12 | 25 | 24 | 11 | 30 | 20 | 45 | 53 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 35 | 70 | 67 | 61 | 136 | 272 | 165 | 140 | 69 | 149 | 163 |
| F Other offences | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 811 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 3978 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 52 | 96 | -45.83% |
| Robbery In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Robbery. | 8 | 1 | 700.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 25 | 16 | 56.25% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 9 | 12 | -25.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 11 | 16 | -31.25% |
| Arson In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 5 | -100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Property damage. | 51 | 68 | -25.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 56 | 44 | 27.27% |
| Theft In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 305 reported cases of Theft. | 305 | 218 | 39.91% |
| Deception In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Deception. | 31 | 30 | 3.33% |
| Bribery In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 36 | 26 | 38.46% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 37 | 24 | 54.17% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 12 | 18 | -33.33% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 22 | 29 | -24.14% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 141 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 141 | 120 | 17.50% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
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 Chelsea Heights, VIC
How common is car theft in the Chelsea Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 21 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 Chelsea Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Chelsea Heights, VIC are Cash/Document (538), Cigarettes/Liquor (380), Personal Property (323), Car Accessories (270) and Tools (264).
What is the crime rate in Chelsea Heights, VIC?
Chelsea Heights, VIC has a crime rate of 811 reported criminal offences.
Is Chelsea Heights, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Chelsea Heights, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 15,038 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Chelsea Heights, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Chelsea Heights, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 443 reported offences.
Has crime in the Chelsea Heights, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 15% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Chelsea Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 105 offenses against persons in Chelsea Heights, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Chelsea Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 412 property crime offenses in Chelsea Heights, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Chelsea Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Chelsea Heights, VIC recorded 47 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Chelsea Heights (2021)
Chelsea Heights is a quiet suburb with around 5393 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 51.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1867, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.3%. A majority of people (71.5%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Chelsea Heights, VIC
If you’re considering living near Chelsea Heights , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Aspendale Gardens - 347 offences (0.05399 per 100,000 people)
- Waterways - 162 offences (0.06689 per 100,000 people)
- Edithvale - 458 offences (0.07298 per 100,000 people)
- Bonbeach - 664 offences (0.09686 per 100,000 people)
- Aspendale - 773 offences (0.10611 per 100,000 people)
- Patterson Lakes - 869 offences (0.11151 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum - 608 offences (0.14343 per 100,000 people)
- Chelsea - 1452 offences (0.17395 per 100,000 people)
- Bangholme - 174 offences (0.23231 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences show fluctuations but generally increased from a low in 2015 to a peak around 2024, then decreased by 2025.
- Theft remains the dominant property crime, with counts consistently high, peaking at over 300 incidents in recent years, notably 2025.
- Assault is the leading violent crime, with numbers ranging widely but generally showing upward trends until a recent decline.
- There was a significant spike in breaches of orders around 2020 (242 cases), followed by a steady decrease yet remaining elevated compared to earlier years.
- Overall, the data suggests persistent safety challenges, with high theft and assault rates and notable spikes in order breaches indicating ongoing public safety concerns.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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