Crime Rates for Fitzroy North, VIC
⇌ Compare Fitzroy North with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Fitzroy North (3068) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2453 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 19,193 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Fitzroy North, VIC in 2021 was 12,781. In the last 10 years, Fitzroy North, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 88.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 8.6 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 290.5 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 Fitzroy North for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1867), A Crimes against the person (249), E Justice procedures offences (202).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2248 | 2581 | 2038 | 2173 | 2113 | 2256 | 1900 | 1899 | 2000 | 2504 | 2453 |
| A Crimes against the person | 174 | 225 | 225 | 203 | 193 | 247 | 471 | 224 | 253 | 243 | 249 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1596 | 2034 | 1506 | 1787 | 1712 | 1636 | 1189 | 1296 | 1511 | 1941 | 1867 |
| C Drug offences | 128 | 84 | 120 | 28 | 42 | 82 | 44 | 75 | 77 | 100 | 72 |
| D Public order and security offences | 111 | 108 | 107 | 84 | 71 | 110 | 52 | 99 | 63 | 85 | 63 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 238 | 124 | 78 | 71 | 91 | 87 | 96 | 183 | 95 | 133 | 202 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 94 | 48 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 2453 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 18075 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 107 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 107 | 132 | -18.94% |
| Robbery In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Robbery. | 38 | 12 | 216.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 44 | 40 | 10.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 14 | -64.29% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 55 | 45 | 22.22% |
| Arson In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Arson. | 6 | 10 | -40.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 291 reported cases of Property damage. | 291 | 334 | -12.87% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 252 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 252 | 280 | -10.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 1232 reported cases of Theft. | 1232 | 1247 | -1.20% |
| Deception In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 86 reported cases of Deception. | 86 | 70 | 22.86% |
| Bribery In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 7 | 4 | 75.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 7 | 3 | 133.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 58 | 92 | -36.96% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 23 | 51 | -54.90% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 12 | 12 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 26 | 22 | 18.18% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 12 | 20 | -40.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 190 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 190 | 113 | 68.14% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Fitzroy North, 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.
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FAQ About Crime in Fitzroy North, VIC
How common is car theft in the Fitzroy North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 104 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 Fitzroy North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Fitzroy North, VIC are Cash/Document (2841), Personal Property (2524), Car Accessories (1426), Electrical Appliances (1325) and Power Tools (1016).
What is the crime rate in Fitzroy North, VIC?
Fitzroy North, VIC has a crime rate of 2453 reported criminal offences.
Is Fitzroy North, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Fitzroy North, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 19,193 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Fitzroy North, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Fitzroy North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1867 reported offences.
Has crime in the Fitzroy North, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Fitzroy North, VIC have increased by 9% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Fitzroy North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 249 offenses against persons in Fitzroy North, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Fitzroy North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1781 property crime offenses in Fitzroy North, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Fitzroy North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Fitzroy North, VIC recorded 72 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Fitzroy North (2021)
Fitzroy North is a vibrant suburb with 12781 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 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2300, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.6%. A majority of people (71.1%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Fitzroy North, VIC
If you’re considering living near Fitzroy North , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Northcote - 3724 offences (0.14733 per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick East - 1994 offences (0.15016 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton North - 1057 offences (0.17112 per 100,000 people)
- Clifton Hill - 1380 offences (0.20890 per 100,000 people)
- Princes Hill - 534 offences (0.26633 per 100,000 people)
- Abbotsford - 3213 offences (0.35354 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 6404 offences (0.39888 per 100,000 people)
- Collingwood - 5182 offences (0.56455 per 100,000 people)
- Fitzroy - 6169 offences (0.59141 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, property crime shows a fluctuating but generally high volume, with theft consistently the dominant category, ranging roughly from 768 to 1,247 incidents annually in recent years.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime, with numbers varying between about 90 to 140 cases per year across the period.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders around 2015 and again in 2025, with incidents peaking at 226 and 190 respectively, indicating enforcement or compliance issues.
- Property damage and burglary rates have oscillated but remain significant, with burglary showing a decline from over 340 incidents in early years to around 250 recently.
- Overall, persistent high levels of theft and assault suggest ongoing safety challenges, despite some fluctuations in specific offence types.
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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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