Crime Rates for East Melbourne, VIC
⇌ Compare East Melbourne with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The East Melbourne (3002) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2352 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 48,039 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 28.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 3.6 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 376.6 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 East Melbourne for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1728), A Crimes against the person (241), D Public order and security offences (158).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 897 | 2006 | 1648 | 1861 | 1811 | 2527 | 2333 | 1810 | 1713 | 2245 | 2352 |
| A Crimes against the person | 104 | 236 | 212 | 210 | 225 | 231 | 245 | 365 | 265 | 292 | 241 |
| B Property and deception offences | 534 | 1262 | 1006 | 1141 | 898 | 1131 | 1006 | 927 | 1060 | 1603 | 1728 |
| C Drug offences | 61 | 134 | 94 | 142 | 227 | 235 | 171 | 91 | 106 | 123 | 122 |
| D Public order and security offences | 150 | 293 | 257 | 314 | 370 | 219 | 298 | 196 | 172 | 149 | 158 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 31 | 63 | 68 | 47 | 84 | 167 | 98 | 109 | 95 | 75 | 96 |
| F Other offences | 17 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 544 | 515 | 122 | 15 | 3 | 7 |
In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 2352 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 12296 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 163 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 163 | 188 | -13.30% |
| Robbery In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Robbery. | 11 | 21 | -47.62% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 13 | 29 | -55.17% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 14 | 14 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 40 | 40 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Arson. | 17 | 13 | 30.77% |
| Property damage In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 278 reported cases of Property damage. | 278 | 301 | -7.64% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 170 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 170 | 221 | -23.08% |
| Theft In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 1172 reported cases of Theft. | 1172 | 956 | 22.59% |
| Deception In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 91 reported cases of Deception. | 91 | 112 | -18.75% |
| Bribery In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 19 | -78.95% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 10 | -70.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 115 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 115 | 94 | 22.34% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 71 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 71 | 50 | 42.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 58 | 80 | -27.50% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 26 | 18 | 44.44% |
| Public security offences In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public security offences. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 41 | 27 | 51.85% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 55 | 48 | 14.58% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
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 East Melbourne, VIC
How common is car theft in the East Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 52 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 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in East Melbourne, VIC are Cash/Document (2550), Personal Property (2095), Electrical Appliances (808), Clothing (679) and Car Accessories (678).
What is the crime rate in East Melbourne, VIC?
East Melbourne, VIC has a crime rate of 2352 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 48,039 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 2025, the most common crime type in East Melbourne, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1728 reported offences.
Has crime in the East Melbourne, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 7% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in East Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 241 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 2025 Dec, there were 1637 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 2025 Dec, East Melbourne, VIC recorded 122 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
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- Fitzroy - 6169 offences (0.59141 per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne - 53000 offences (0.96467 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Crime data from 2015 to 2025 shows fluctuating overall trends, with some categories experiencing notable increases and decreases over time.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 1172 incidents in 2025, showing a general upward trend since 2015 despite fluctuations.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crime, generally increasing from 62 in 2015 to 163 in 2025, indicating a rising trend in personal violence.
- A significant spike occurred in property damage around 2024-2025, jumping from about 137 to nearly 301 incidents, doubling within a short period.
- The rise in assaults and thefts alongside spikes in property damage suggest increasing safety concerns, requiring focused law enforcement attention.
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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