Crime Rates for Clayton, VIC
⇌ Compare Clayton with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Clayton (3168) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 4755 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 25,042 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Clayton, VIC in 2021 was 18,988. In the last 10 years, Clayton, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 64.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 6.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 431.5 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 Clayton for 2025: B Property and deception offences (3541), A Crimes against the person (427), E Justice procedures offences (343).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1407 | 3068 | 3914 | 3124 | 3505 | 3676 | 3554 | 3675 | 4056 | 4603 | 4755 |
| A Crimes against the person | 163 | 497 | 468 | 431 | 575 | 415 | 776 | 535 | 500 | 513 | 427 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1016 | 2120 | 2938 | 2163 | 2237 | 2481 | 2139 | 2352 | 2811 | 3413 | 3541 |
| C Drug offences | 83 | 134 | 149 | 166 | 274 | 145 | 162 | 261 | 192 | 167 | 241 |
| D Public order and security offences | 83 | 152 | 193 | 174 | 195 | 159 | 111 | 197 | 174 | 167 | 199 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 59 | 161 | 156 | 178 | 223 | 194 | 297 | 320 | 368 | 327 | 343 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 282 | 69 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 4 |
In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 4755 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 27211 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 268 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 268 | 305 | -12.13% |
| Robbery In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Robbery. | 27 | 31 | -12.90% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 44 | 70 | -37.14% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 23 | 31 | -25.81% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 65 | 76 | -14.47% |
| Arson In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Arson. | 10 | 3 | 233.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 287 reported cases of Property damage. | 287 | 299 | -4.01% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 367 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 367 | 365 | 0.55% |
| Theft In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 2616 reported cases of Theft. | 2616 | 2491 | 5.02% |
| Deception In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 261 reported cases of Deception. | 261 | 255 | 2.35% |
| Bribery In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 15 | 29 | -48.28% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 16 | 11 | 45.45% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 210 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 210 | 127 | 65.35% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 104 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 104 | 73 | 42.47% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 61 | 41 | 48.78% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 34 | 53 | -35.85% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 77 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 77 | 44 | 75.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 266 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 266 | 283 | -6.01% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 14 | -85.71% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Clayton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 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.
How safe do you feel in Clayton, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very unsafe living in Clayton, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Clayton, VIC
How common is car theft in the Clayton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 159 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 Clayton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Clayton, VIC are Cash/Document (4356), Personal Property (3377), Car Accessories (2687), Electrical Appliances (2206) and Tools (1684).
What is the crime rate in Clayton, VIC?
Clayton, VIC has a crime rate of 4755 reported criminal offences.
Is Clayton, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Clayton, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 25,042 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Clayton, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Clayton, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 3541 reported offences.
Has crime in the Clayton, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Clayton, VIC have increased by 29% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Clayton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 427 offenses against persons in Clayton, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Clayton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 3280 property crime offenses in Clayton, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Clayton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Clayton, VIC recorded 241 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Clayton (2021)
Clayton is a vibrant suburb with 18988 people. While families are part of the community, only about 35.3% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1494, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.7%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 27.2% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Clayton, VIC
If you’re considering living near Clayton , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Oakleigh East - 628 offences (0.09230 per 100,000 people)
- Clarinda - 701 offences (0.09421 per 100,000 people)
- Mount Waverley - 3975 offences (0.11248 per 100,000 people)
- Oakleigh South - 1522 offences (0.15450 per 100,000 people)
- Huntingdale - 339 offences (0.17394 per 100,000 people)
- Notting Hill - 576 offences (0.19896 per 100,000 people)
- Clayton South - 2855 offences (0.21336 per 100,000 people)
- Springvale - 6497 offences (0.29300 per 100,000 people)
- Oakleigh - 4290 offences (0.50817 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, property crimes like theft and burglary have generally increased, with theft rising from 516 in 2015 to over 2,600 in 2025, showing a strong upward trend.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently accounting for the highest number of offenses each year compared to other property crimes.
- Assault and related offences are the most prevalent violent crimes, fluctuating but generally increasing from 88 incidents in 2015 to around 268 by 2025.
- A major spike is observed in theft incidents between 2015 and 2025, nearly quintupling, while robbery shows volatile but overall decreasing trends.
- The sharp rise in theft alongside sustained levels of assault indicates evolving challenges to public safety, emphasizing the need for targeted crime prevention strategies.
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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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