Crime Rates for Delahey, VIC
⇌ Compare Delahey with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Delahey (3037) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 684 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,468 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Delahey, VIC in 2021 was 8,077. In the last 10 years, Delahey, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 132.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 37.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 237.6 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 Delahey for 2025: B Property and deception offences (303), E Justice procedures offences (238), A Crimes against the person (115).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 586 | 968 | 824 | 730 | 649 | 744 | 689 | 497 | 621 | 727 | 684 |
| A Crimes against the person | 77 | 153 | 161 | 171 | 175 | 154 | 107 | 143 | 156 | 140 | 115 |
| B Property and deception offences | 388 | 538 | 436 | 399 | 324 | 355 | 362 | 169 | 310 | 300 | 303 |
| C Drug offences | 63 | 132 | 86 | 42 | 50 | 60 | 57 | 43 | 41 | 37 | 7 |
| D Public order and security offences | 32 | 63 | 46 | 32 | 28 | 36 | 18 | 39 | 24 | 23 | 19 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 26 | 80 | 93 | 86 | 72 | 101 | 143 | 103 | 90 | 223 | 238 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 684 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 3884 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 61 | 83 | -26.51% |
| Robbery In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 34 | 34 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 10 | 6 | 66.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 10 | 17 | -41.18% |
| Arson In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Property damage. | 58 | 47 | 23.40% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 30 | 40 | -25.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 186 reported cases of Theft. | 186 | 193 | -3.63% |
| Deception In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Deception. | 29 | 18 | 61.11% |
| Bribery In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 7 | -71.43% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 5 | 30 | -83.33% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 12 | 23 | -47.83% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 6 | 0 | 600.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 20 | 16 | 25.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 218 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 218 | 207 | 5.31% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Delahey, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Delahey, 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 Delahey, VIC
How common is car theft in the Delahey, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 11 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 Delahey, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Delahey, VIC are Jewellery (906), Cash/Document (651), Personal Property (638), Car Accessories (455) and Electrical Appliances (318).
What is the crime rate in Delahey, VIC?
Delahey, VIC has a crime rate of 684 reported criminal offences.
Is Delahey, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Delahey, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,468 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Delahey, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Delahey, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 303 reported offences.
Has crime in the Delahey, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 8% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Delahey, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 115 offenses against persons in Delahey, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Delahey, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 274 property crime offenses in Delahey, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Delahey, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Delahey, VIC recorded 7 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Delahey (2021)
Delahey is a quiet suburb with around 8077 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1486, though the unemployment rate stands at 8.8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 47.2% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Delahey, VIC
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- St Albans - 8154 offences (0.21434 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences fluctuated, peaking around 2018-2019 before generally declining by 2025.
- Theft consistently dominates property crimes, with counts ranging from about 87 to nearly 300, showing a notable dip around 2022 followed by recovery.
- Assault is the primary violent crime, with figures mostly between 50 and 100 cases yearly; robbery remains low and sporadic.
- A major drop occurred in breaches of orders after 2021, falling sharply from over 200 incidents to under 100 by 2023.
- Despite some fluctuations, the overall crime profile suggests ongoing challenges in theft and personal safety, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.
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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