Crime Rates for Collingwood, VIC
⇌ Compare Collingwood with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Collingwood (3066) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 5182 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 56,455 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Collingwood, VIC in 2021 was 9,179. In the last 10 years, Collingwood, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 18.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 3.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 161 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 Collingwood for 2025: B Property and deception offences (3402), A Crimes against the person (668), E Justice procedures offences (658).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1911 | 4336 | 3909 | 4616 | 4796 | 4934 | 3734 | 3673 | 4034 | 5021 | 5182 |
| A Crimes against the person | 195 | 415 | 495 | 466 | 590 | 565 | 609 | 478 | 516 | 570 | 668 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1186 | 2763 | 2471 | 3302 | 3330 | 2803 | 2257 | 2495 | 2616 | 3476 | 3402 |
| C Drug offences | 137 | 244 | 139 | 142 | 178 | 299 | 115 | 147 | 228 | 266 | 221 |
| D Public order and security offences | 165 | 314 | 273 | 237 | 282 | 285 | 222 | 177 | 216 | 228 | 220 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 223 | 588 | 531 | 467 | 410 | 507 | 453 | 354 | 452 | 475 | 658 |
| F Other offences | 5 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 475 | 78 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 13 |
In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 5182 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 30101 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 452 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 452 | 353 | 28.05% |
| Robbery In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Robbery. | 53 | 64 | -17.19% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 57 | 60 | -5.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 27 | 21 | 28.57% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 79 | 72 | 9.72% |
| Arson In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Arson. | 18 | 11 | 63.64% |
| Property damage In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 485 reported cases of Property damage. | 485 | 435 | 11.49% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 477 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 477 | 553 | -13.74% |
| Theft In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 2253 reported cases of Theft. | 2253 | 2170 | 3.82% |
| Deception In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 169 reported cases of Deception. | 169 | 307 | -44.95% |
| Bribery In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 19 | 25 | -24.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 15 | 13 | 15.38% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 187 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 187 | 228 | -17.98% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 92 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 92 | 112 | -17.86% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 87 | 73 | 19.18% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 41 | 43 | -4.65% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 110 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 110 | 83 | 32.53% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 548 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 548 | 392 | 39.80% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Collingwood, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 12 | 3 | 300.00% |
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 Collingwood, VIC
How common is car theft in the Collingwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 97 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 Collingwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Collingwood, VIC are Cash/Document (5348), Personal Property (4412), Electrical Appliances (2331), Clothing (1774) and Cigarettes/Liquor (1532).
What is the crime rate in Collingwood, VIC?
Collingwood, VIC has a crime rate of 5182 reported criminal offences.
Is Collingwood, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Collingwood, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 56,455 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Collingwood, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Collingwood, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 3402 reported offences.
Has crime in the Collingwood, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Collingwood, VIC have increased by 5% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Collingwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 668 offenses against persons in Collingwood, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Collingwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 3233 property crime offenses in Collingwood, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Collingwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Collingwood, VIC recorded 221 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Collingwood (2021)
Collingwood is a quiet suburb with around 9179 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 19.3% of households with an average household size of 1.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2130, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.9%. While 58.3% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Collingwood, VIC
If you’re considering living near Collingwood , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Carlton North - 1057 offences (0.17112 per 100,000 people)
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- Clifton Hill - 1380 offences (0.20890 per 100,000 people)
- Richmond - 9722 offences (0.34008 per 100,000 people)
- Abbotsford - 3213 offences (0.35354 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 6404 offences (0.39888 per 100,000 people)
- Cremorne - 1026 offences (0.47544 per 100,000 people)
- East Melbourne - 2352 offences (0.48039 per 100,000 people)
- Fitzroy - 6169 offences (0.59141 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, total crime shows fluctuations with some categories peaking in recent years, especially assaults rising notably from mid-2010s to 2025.
- Theft consistently dominates property crimes, ranging roughly from 689 cases in 2015 to over 2,250 in 2025, indicating a strong upward trend.
- Assault and related offences are the primary violent crimes, increasing steadily from about 119 cases in 2015 to 452 in 2025.
- A major spike is observed in theft and assault between 2015 and 2025, while other crimes like arson remain relatively low but stable.
- These trends suggest growing challenges in personal safety and property security, emphasizing a need for enhanced crime prevention strategies.
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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