Crime Rates for Clifton Hill, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Clifton Hill (3068) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 687 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,400 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Clifton Hill, VIC in 2021 was 6,606. In the last 10 years, Clifton Hill, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 129.5 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 14.8 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 825.8 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 Clifton Hill for 2025: B Property and deception offences (525), A Crimes against the person (66), E Justice procedures offences (35).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 620 | 673 | 654 | 612 | 656 | 509 | 475 | 384 | 471 | 493 | 687 |
| A Crimes against the person | 37 | 60 | 58 | 55 | 40 | 49 | 62 | 53 | 55 | 38 | 66 |
| B Property and deception offences | 417 | 514 | 498 | 466 | 557 | 370 | 293 | 262 | 330 | 400 | 525 |
| C Drug offences | 65 | 45 | 33 | 26 | 15 | 30 | 34 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 31 |
| D Public order and security offences | 65 | 32 | 31 | 41 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 11 | 28 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 33 | 22 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 29 | 36 | 19 | 34 | 19 | 35 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 687 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 4632 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 46 | 19 | 142.11% |
| Robbery In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Robbery. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 8 | 5 | 60.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 5 | 10 | -50.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 60 reported cases of Property damage. | 60 | 39 | 53.85% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 60 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 60 | 31 | 93.55% |
| Theft In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 386 reported cases of Theft. | 386 | 309 | 24.92% |
| Deception In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Deception. | 18 | 20 | -10.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 28 | 24 | 16.67% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 13 | 3 | 333.33% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 7 | 4 | 75.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 10 | 10 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 25 | 9 | 177.78% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes fluctuate yearly, with no clear consistent increase or decrease.
- Property and deception offences dominate overall crime volume each year.
- Crimes against the person remain relatively stable but show some volatility.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common offence, peaking at 427 incidents in 2019 and lowest at 178 in 2022.
- Property damage (B20) and burglary/break and enter (B30) are also high-volume crimes, ranging between ~30 to 60+ incidents annually.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most frequent violent crimes, reaching 46 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10) peaked notably at 39 in 2015 but generally declined to 13 by 2025.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Assault rose sharply from 19 in 2024 to 46 in 2025 (+142%).
- Theft dropped considerably from 427 in 2019 to 178 in 2022 (-58%), then rebounded to 386 in 2025.
- Burglary fell steeply from 62 in 2018/2017 to 16 in 2022 (-74%) before climbing again.
- Weapons offences declined dramatically from 39 in 2015 to consistently under 15 after 2016.
- Drug use and possession decreased markedly from 61 in 2015 to around 20-30 range since 2017.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) consistently outnumber violent crimes by a wide margin, indicating property crime is the primary safety concern.
- Violent crimes like assault show recent increases, especially in 2025, suggesting potential rising personal safety risks.
- Public order offences and drug-related crimes have generally decreased over the decade, implying improved control or enforcement in these areas.
- The spike in breaches of orders (E20) in 2021 (30 incidents) indicates a transient rise in justice-related offences affecting community safety.
- Arson remains low and stable, posing minimal direct safety threat relative to other crimes.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Clifton Hill (2021)
Clifton Hill is a quiet suburb with around 6606 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 41% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $2755, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.4%. A majority of residents (76%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Clifton Hill, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Clifton Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 60 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 Clifton Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Clifton Hill, VIC are Cash/Document (1508), Personal Property (1242), Jewellery (940), Electrical Appliances (840) and Car Accessories (788).
What is the crime rate in Clifton Hill, VIC?
Clifton Hill, VIC has a crime rate of 687 reported criminal offences.
Is Clifton Hill, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Clifton Hill, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 10,400 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Clifton Hill, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Clifton Hill, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 525 reported offences.
Has crime in the Clifton Hill, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Clifton Hill, VIC have increased by 35% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Clifton Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 66 offenses against persons in Clifton Hill, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Clifton Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 507 property crime offenses in Clifton Hill, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Clifton Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Clifton Hill, VIC recorded 31 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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