Crime Rates for Doveton, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Doveton (3177) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1608 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 16,745 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Doveton, VIC in 2021 was 9,603. In the last 10 years, Doveton, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 48.5 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 13.8 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 188.3 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 Doveton for 2025: B Property and deception offences (853), A Crimes against the person (325), E Justice procedures offences (260).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1155 | 1305 | 1399 | 1101 | 1376 | 1107 | 971 | 953 | 1161 | 1152 | 1608 |
| A Crimes against the person | 246 | 314 | 281 | 223 | 283 | 184 | 194 | 218 | 216 | 260 | 325 |
| B Property and deception offences | 580 | 626 | 617 | 458 | 683 | 585 | 432 | 495 | 549 | 552 | 853 |
| C Drug offences | 106 | 104 | 153 | 111 | 147 | 107 | 101 | 50 | 86 | 62 | 87 |
| D Public order and security offences | 99 | 96 | 81 | 63 | 131 | 67 | 45 | 60 | 57 | 51 | 83 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 124 | 164 | 267 | 245 | 129 | 155 | 118 | 124 | 253 | 225 | 260 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 81 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 1608 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 6430 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 178 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 178 | 155 | 14.84% |
| Robbery In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Robbery. | 20 | 10 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 51 | 36 | 41.67% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 19 | 20 | -5.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 57 | 39 | 46.15% |
| Arson In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Arson. | 16 | 4 | 300.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Property damage. | 96 | 89 | 7.87% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 105 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 105 | 59 | 77.97% |
| Theft In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 590 reported cases of Theft. | 590 | 359 | 64.35% |
| Deception In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Deception. | 46 | 41 | 12.20% |
| Bribery In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 4 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 12 | 7 | 71.43% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 71 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 71 | 51 | 39.22% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 62 | 36 | 72.22% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 6 | 9 | -33.33% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 14 | 6 | 133.33% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 27 | 16 | 68.75% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 233 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 233 | 209 | 11.48% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes generally fluctuate with some years showing increases but no consistent steady rise or fall over the decade.
- Notable increase in total crime counts in 2025 compared to 2024, particularly in assault, theft, and breaches of orders.
2. Most common and serious crime types with numbers (2025 data):
- Theft: 590 incidents (highest single category overall).
- Assault and related offences: 178 incidents (most serious violent crime category).
- Breaches of orders (Justice procedures offences): 233 incidents.
- Property damage: 96 incidents.
- Burglary/Break and enter: 105 incidents.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Theft rose sharply from 359 in 2024 to 590 in 2025 (+64%).
- Assault increased from 155 in 2024 to 178 in 2025 (+15%).
- Breaches of orders jumped from 209 in 2024 to 233 in 2025 (+11%).
- Robbery doubled from 10 in 2024 to 20 in 2025.
- Arson incidents quadrupled from 4 in 2024 to 16 in 2025.
- Large drop in breaches of orders in 2022 (105) compared to 2021 (98) then sharp rise in 2023 (235).
- Weapons and explosives offences decreased notably from 99 in 2019 to 36 in 2024, then rose again to 62 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) consistently outnumber violent crimes and are the main driver of crime totals, with theft showing the highest volume.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) remain significant but lower in number than property crimes; assault is the leading violent offence.
- Drug use and possession offenses peaked in 2017 (135) and generally declined to 71 in 2025 but remain a notable concern.
- Weapons and explosives offences have fluctuated but remain important for public safety, with a recent rise in 2025.
- Breaches of orders are a persistent and large category affecting community order, showing volatility but an overall increasing trend recently.
- Public order offences remain low relative to other categories, suggesting less prevalence of disorderly conduct or public nuisance.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Doveton (2021)
Doveton is a quiet suburb with around 9603 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1273, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.5%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 36.4% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Common FAQ about Doveton, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Doveton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 95 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 Doveton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Doveton, VIC are Car Accessories (1445), Cash/Document (1425), Cigarettes/Liquor (1222), Personal Property (902) and Electrical Appliances (594).
What is the crime rate in Doveton, VIC?
Doveton, VIC has a crime rate of 1608 reported criminal offences.
Is Doveton, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Doveton, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 16,745 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Doveton, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Doveton, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 853 reported offences.
Has crime in the Doveton, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Doveton, VIC have increased by 45% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Doveton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 325 offenses against persons in Doveton, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Doveton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 807 property crime offenses in Doveton, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Doveton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Doveton, VIC recorded 87 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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