Crime Rates for Doveton, VIC
⇌ Compare Doveton with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Doveton (3177) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3303 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 34,396 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 seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 23.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 6.6 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 102.2 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 Doveton for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1798), A Crimes against the person (625), E Justice procedures offences (500).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1180 | 2673 | 2464 | 2445 | 2580 | 2165 | 1789 | 2051 | 2304 | 2697 | 3303 |
| A Crimes against the person | 261 | 593 | 519 | 460 | 492 | 364 | 419 | 441 | 450 | 603 | 625 |
| B Property and deception offences | 569 | 1295 | 1034 | 1100 | 1366 | 944 | 920 | 1062 | 1092 | 1303 | 1798 |
| C Drug offences | 113 | 224 | 273 | 253 | 255 | 258 | 109 | 122 | 145 | 166 | 201 |
| D Public order and security offences | 104 | 146 | 158 | 185 | 205 | 124 | 79 | 131 | 112 | 120 | 179 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 133 | 413 | 480 | 442 | 259 | 303 | 245 | 292 | 503 | 503 | 500 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 172 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 3303 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 12483 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 375 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 375 | 340 | 10.29% |
| Robbery In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Robbery. | 39 | 19 | 105.26% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 94 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 94 | 89 | 5.62% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 30 | 46 | -34.78% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 87 | 109 | -20.18% |
| Arson In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Arson. | 27 | 19 | 42.11% |
| Property damage In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 224 reported cases of Property damage. | 224 | 172 | 30.23% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 217 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 217 | 158 | 37.34% |
| Theft In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 1238 reported cases of Theft. | 1238 | 869 | 42.46% |
| Deception In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 92 reported cases of Deception. | 92 | 85 | 8.24% |
| Bribery In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 16 | 10 | 60.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 13 | 21 | -38.10% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 172 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 172 | 135 | 27.41% |
| 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 123 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 123 | 82 | 50.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 22 | 20 | 10.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 33 | 17 | 94.12% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 52 | 44 | 18.18% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Doveton, VIC recorded 448 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 448 | 459 | -2.40% |
| 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% |
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.
How safe do you feel in Doveton, VIC?
Based on community voting, safety perceptions in Doveton, VIC are mixed, with a higher share reporting feeling unsafe. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Doveton, VIC
How common is car theft in the Doveton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 82 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Doveton, VIC are Car Accessories (1583), Cash/Document (1431), Cigarettes/Liquor (1306), Personal Property (890) and Electrical Appliances (590).
What is the crime rate in Doveton, VIC?
Doveton, VIC has a crime rate of 3303 reported criminal offences.
Is Doveton, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Doveton, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 34,396 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 1798 reported offences.
Has crime in the Doveton, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Doveton, VIC have increased by 53% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Doveton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 625 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 Dec, there were 1706 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 Dec, Doveton, VIC recorded 201 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community 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 people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Doveton, VIC
If you’re considering living near Doveton , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Lysterfield South - 94 offences (0.09457 per 100,000 people)
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- Dandenong North - 3393 offences (0.15047 per 100,000 people)
- Noble Park North - 1415 offences (0.19029 per 100,000 people)
- Hallam - 3464 offences (0.30506 per 100,000 people)
- Eumemmerring - 764 offences (0.33435 per 100,000 people)
- Dandenong - 19316 offences (0.64115 per 100,000 people)
- Dandenong South - 3108 offences (24.86400 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, overall crime shows fluctuating patterns with notable increases in assaults and breaches of orders since 2021.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking at 1238 incidents in 2025 after a steady rise from 308 in 2015.
- Assault and related offences remain the leading violent crime, rising sharply from 142 in 2015 to 375 in 2025.
- A major spike is evident in breaches of orders, nearly doubling from 252 in 2022 to 448 in 2025, indicating increased legal non-compliance.
- These trends suggest escalating challenges in personal safety and property security, underscoring growing law enforcement and community safety concerns.
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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