Crime Rates for Elwood, VIC
⇌ Compare Elwood with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Elwood (3184) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2182 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 14,400 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Elwood, VIC in 2021 was 15,153. In the last 10 years, Elwood, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 115.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 11.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 219.6 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 Elwood for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1486), A Crimes against the person (274), E Justice procedures offences (270).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1131 | 2210 | 1799 | 1752 | 1865 | 1677 | 1677 | 1715 | 1675 | 1858 | 2182 |
| A Crimes against the person | 150 | 236 | 248 | 273 | 232 | 304 | 301 | 236 | 178 | 231 | 274 |
| B Property and deception offences | 779 | 1660 | 1214 | 1117 | 1094 | 983 | 1021 | 1237 | 1202 | 1327 | 1486 |
| C Drug offences | 56 | 63 | 70 | 82 | 96 | 61 | 112 | 53 | 76 | 80 | 101 |
| D Public order and security offences | 40 | 89 | 78 | 49 | 49 | 71 | 58 | 48 | 62 | 52 | 49 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 105 | 162 | 181 | 221 | 394 | 121 | 147 | 136 | 139 | 168 | 270 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 137 | 38 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 2182 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 13120 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 127 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 127 | 96 | 32.29% |
| Robbery In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Robbery. | 4 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 69 | 78 | -11.54% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 6 | 8 | -25.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 68 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 68 | 46 | 47.83% |
| Arson In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Arson. | 8 | 3 | 166.67% |
| Property damage In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 100 reported cases of Property damage. | 100 | 153 | -34.64% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 216 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 216 | 184 | 17.39% |
| Theft In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 1059 reported cases of Theft. | 1059 | 915 | 15.74% |
| Deception In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 103 reported cases of Deception. | 103 | 72 | 43.06% |
| Bribery In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 20 | 11 | 81.82% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 10 | -50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 76 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 76 | 59 | 28.81% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 16 | 13 | 23.08% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 11 | 17 | -35.29% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 11 | 16 | -31.25% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Public security offences. | 11 | 6 | 83.33% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 48 | 25 | 92.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 222 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 222 | 143 | 55.24% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Elwood, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
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 Elwood, VIC
How common is car theft in the Elwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 86 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 Elwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Elwood, VIC are Cash/Document (2187), Personal Property (2185), Car Accessories (1299), Power Tools (1263) and Tools (1152).
What is the crime rate in Elwood, VIC?
Elwood, VIC has a crime rate of 2182 reported criminal offences.
Is Elwood, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Elwood, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 14,400 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Elwood, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Elwood, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1486 reported offences.
Has crime in the Elwood, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Elwood, VIC have increased by 30% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Elwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 274 offenses against persons in Elwood, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Elwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1383 property crime offenses in Elwood, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Elwood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Elwood, VIC recorded 101 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Elwood (2021)
Elwood is a vibrant suburb with 15153 people. While families are part of the community, only about 36.1% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2096, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.1%. While 67.5% 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 Elwood, VIC
If you’re considering living near Elwood , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- St Kilda East - 1596 offences (0.12696 per 100,000 people)
- Brighton - 3061 offences (0.13164 per 100,000 people)
- Elsternwick - 1535 offences (0.14099 per 100,000 people)
- Ripponlea - 219 offences (0.14295 per 100,000 people)
- Gardenvale - 151 offences (0.14818 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda West - 648 offences (0.21959 per 100,000 people)
- Balaclava - 1624 offences (0.30119 per 100,000 people)
- Windsor - 2744 offences (0.37729 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda - 8714 offences (0.44710 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, overall crime shows fluctuations with notable decreases in some categories after peaks around 2016-2018, especially in burglary and property damage.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high from 2015 through 2025, peaking near 1059 incidents in 2025 but generally trending upward since 2015.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime category, with numbers varying widely, peaking in early years and a recent rise to 127 in 2025 after a dip.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders, peaking at 363 in 2019, then declining but remaining substantial above 140 in recent years.
- Despite some volatility, the data suggests ongoing public safety challenges, particularly from theft and assault, with intermittent surges in judicial procedure breaches impacting community stability.
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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