Crime Rates for Docklands, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Docklands (3008) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 4362 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 28,151 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Docklands, VIC in 2021 was 15,495. In the last 10 years, Docklands, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 31.9 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 8.1 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 292.4 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 Docklands for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2535), A Crimes against the person (698), C Drug offences (398).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2363 | 2238 | 2484 | 3060 | 2938 | 2862 | 3486 | 2769 | 2826 | 4611 | 4362 |
| A Crimes against the person | 227 | 268 | 353 | 436 | 345 | 435 | 366 | 410 | 508 | 746 | 698 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1544 | 1423 | 1519 | 1715 | 1715 | 1499 | 1673 | 1286 | 1344 | 3026 | 2535 |
| C Drug offences | 129 | 123 | 197 | 346 | 339 | 325 | 442 | 350 | 239 | 317 | 398 |
| D Public order and security offences | 378 | 290 | 273 | 369 | 345 | 316 | 246 | 300 | 482 | 276 | 365 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 67 | 102 | 118 | 175 | 183 | 176 | 251 | 250 | 232 | 235 | 294 |
| F Other offences | 18 | 32 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 111 | 508 | 173 | 21 | 11 | 72 |
In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 4362 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 19279 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 424 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 424 | 314 | 35.03% |
| Robbery In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Robbery. | 61 | 30 | 103.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 53 | 45 | 17.78% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 30 | 26 | 15.38% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 130 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 130 | 331 | -60.73% |
| Arson In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Arson. | 9 | 7 | 28.57% |
| Property damage In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 252 reported cases of Property damage. | 252 | 193 | 30.57% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 187 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 187 | 132 | 41.67% |
| Theft In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 1716 reported cases of Theft. | 1716 | 1150 | 49.22% |
| Deception In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 371 reported cases of Deception. | 371 | 1544 | -75.97% |
| Bribery In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 17 | 15 | 13.33% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 18 | 12 | 50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 363 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 363 | 290 | 25.17% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 190 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 190 | 144 | 31.94% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 126 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 126 | 107 | 17.76% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 49 | 25 | 96.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 145 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 145 | 117 | 23.93% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 149 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 149 | 118 | 26.27% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 16 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 50 | 0 | 5000.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Docklands, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes generally increased from 2015 to 2025, with notable rises in certain categories like Assault and Theft.
- Some crime types show volatility, with sharp fluctuations year-to-year (e.g., Other crimes against the person, Deception).
2. Most common and serious crime types (2025 numbers):
- Theft: 1,716 incidents (highest volume overall).
- Assault and related offences: 424 incidents.
- Property damage: 252 incidents.
- Weapons and explosives offences: 190 incidents.
- Burglary/Break and enter: 187 incidents.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Assault rose sharply from 314 in 2024 to 424 in 2025 (+35%).
- "Other crimes against the person" dropped drastically from 331 in 2024 to 130 in 2025 (-61%).
- Deception plummeted from 1,544 in 2024 to 371 in 2025 (-76%).
- Public security offences spiked to 274 in 2023 but were zero in surrounding years.
- F90 Miscellaneous offences peaked at 503 in 2021, then fell to 3 by 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property and deception offences dominate in volume, especially Theft and Deception, indicating a higher risk of property crime.
- Violent crimes such as Assault show an increasing trend, particularly in the last two years, signaling rising personal safety concerns.
- Drug use and possession remains consistently high (~300+ annually since 2018), suggesting ongoing substance-related issues.
- Weapons offences increased notably from 144 in 2024 to 190 in 2025, raising potential public safety concerns.
- Disorderly/offensive conduct shows a general decline since 2019 but remains significant, potentially impacting community order.
- Public security offences are inconsistent, with a major spike in 2023 only.
- Breaches of orders and justice procedure offences have moderately increased, indicating more legal compliance issues over time.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Docklands (2021)
Docklands is a vibrant suburb with 15495 residents. While families are part of the community, only about 24.1% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1957, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.9%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 29.7% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Docklands, VIC
If you’re considering living near Docklands , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Kensington - 1329 offences (0.12369 per 100,000 people)
- North Melbourne - 2433 offences (0.16271 per 100,000 people)
- Port Melbourne - 3013 offences (0.17087 per 100,000 people)
- Southbank - 4222 offences (0.18656 per 100,000 people)
- West Melbourne - 1617 offences (0.20150 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 3396 offences (0.21152 per 100,000 people)
- South Melbourne - 3261 offences (0.28239 per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne - 25541 offences (0.46488 per 100,000 people)
- South Wharf - 584 offences (8.22535 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Docklands, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Docklands, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 155 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 Docklands, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Docklands, VIC are Cash/Document (4800), Personal Property (4162), Electrical Appliances (1813), Clothing (1735) and Cigarettes/Liquor (1222).
What is the crime rate in Docklands, VIC?
Docklands, VIC has a crime rate of 4362 reported criminal offences.
Is Docklands, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Docklands, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 28,151 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Docklands, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Docklands, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2535 reported offences.
Has crime in the Docklands, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Docklands, VIC have increased by 52% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Docklands, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 698 offenses against persons in Docklands, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Docklands, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 2164 property crime offenses in Docklands, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Docklands, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Docklands, VIC recorded 398 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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