Crime Rates for East Melbourne, VIC
⇌ Compare East Melbourne with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The East Melbourne (3002) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 1150 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 23,489 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of East Melbourne, VIC in 2021 was 4,896. In the last 10 years, East Melbourne, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 59.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 7.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 612 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 East Melbourne for 2026: B Property and deception offences (836), A Crimes against the person (122), C Drug offences (75).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 986 | 928 | 844 | 936 | 968 | 1383 | 1025 | 825 | 934 | 1236 | 1150 |
| A Crimes against the person | 108 | 127 | 113 | 93 | 116 | 113 | 138 | 175 | 144 | 144 | 122 |
| B Property and deception offences | 610 | 572 | 525 | 520 | 533 | 523 | 479 | 474 | 574 | 914 | 836 |
| C Drug offences | 75 | 60 | 42 | 118 | 85 | 121 | 72 | 41 | 69 | 59 | 75 |
| D Public order and security offences | 154 | 127 | 132 | 172 | 178 | 148 | 97 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 63 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 30 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 52 | 85 | 53 | 38 | 57 | 33 | 52 |
| F Other offences | 9 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 393 | 186 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 1150 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 6560 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 79 | 97 | -18.56% |
| Robbery In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Robbery. | 3 | 13 | -76.92% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 8 | 13 | -38.46% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 8 | 7 | 14.29% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 24 | 14 | 71.43% |
| Arson In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Arson. | 8 | 5 | 60.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 135 reported cases of Property damage. | 135 | 178 | -24.16% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 88 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 88 | 121 | -27.27% |
| Theft In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 562 reported cases of Theft. | 562 | 559 | 0.54% |
| Deception In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Deception. | 43 | 51 | -15.69% |
| Bribery In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 8 | -87.50% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 69 | 48 | 43.75% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 29 | 22 | 31.82% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 25 | 44 | -43.18% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 8 | 15 | -46.67% |
| Public security offences In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 18 | 15 | 20.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 34 | 18 | 88.89% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
Based on the source data available to us, Homicide, Sexual Offences, Abduction, and Blackmail & Extortion are not shown separately at the suburb level in Victoria. These categories are available at the LGA and Victoria state levels, but not separately at the suburb level.
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FAQ About Crime in East Melbourne, VIC
How common is car theft in the East Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 57 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 East Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in East Melbourne, VIC are Cash/Document (2522), Personal Property (2093), Electrical Appliances (782), Car Accessories (697) and Clothing (687).
What is the crime rate in East Melbourne, VIC?
East Melbourne, VIC has a crime rate of 1150 reported criminal offences.
Is East Melbourne, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, East Melbourne, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 23,489 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in East Melbourne, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in East Melbourne, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 836 reported offences.
Has crime in the East Melbourne, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 17% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in East Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 122 offenses against persons in East Melbourne, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in East Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 793 property crime offenses in East Melbourne, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in East Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 75 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – East Melbourne (2021)
East Melbourne is a quiet suburb with around 4896 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 19.3% of households with an average household size of 1.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2345, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.2%. While 67.2% 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 East Melbourne, VIC
If you’re considering living near East Melbourne , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- South Yarra - 3400 offences (0.13585 per 100,000 people)
- Richmond - 4728 offences (0.16539 per 100,000 people)
- Abbotsford - 1610 offences (0.17716 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 3114 offences (0.19396 per 100,000 people)
- Southbank - 4725 offences (0.20878 per 100,000 people)
- Cremorne - 544 offences (0.25209 per 100,000 people)
- Fitzroy - 2937 offences (0.28156 per 100,000 people)
- Collingwood - 2615 offences (0.28489 per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne - 25911 offences (0.47162 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2026, property crime shows fluctuations with theft consistently dominant, peaking around 2025-2026 near 560 incidents.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crime, generally rising from around 59 incidents in 2016 to a peak near 97 in 2025, then slightly declining.
- A major spike is observed in “Other crimes against the person” in 2023, jumping sharply to 65 from lower values in prior years.
- Property damage and burglary numbers vary but remain significantly lower than theft, with burglary showing some decline after 2025.
- The data suggests ongoing safety challenges primarily due to high theft rates and increased assaults, indicating persistent risks in both personal and property security.
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*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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