Crime Rates for Fitzroy, VIC
⇌ Compare Fitzroy with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Fitzroy (3065) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 6169 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 59,141 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Fitzroy, VIC in 2021 was 10,431. In the last 10 years, Fitzroy, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 17.6 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 3.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 151.2 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 Fitzroy for 2025: B Property and deception offences (4206), A Crimes against the person (818), E Justice procedures offences (512).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2587 | 5663 | 5305 | 5180 | 4958 | 4879 | 4480 | 6784 | 5790 | 6291 | 6169 |
| A Crimes against the person | 292 | 620 | 794 | 717 | 721 | 811 | 767 | 729 | 843 | 861 | 818 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1703 | 4042 | 3651 | 3558 | 3464 | 2887 | 2695 | 5380 | 3853 | 4539 | 4206 |
| C Drug offences | 203 | 280 | 194 | 192 | 192 | 235 | 169 | 166 | 372 | 220 | 286 |
| D Public order and security offences | 264 | 354 | 396 | 408 | 276 | 312 | 322 | 217 | 314 | 229 | 336 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 125 | 347 | 266 | 261 | 301 | 318 | 458 | 271 | 402 | 433 | 512 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 20 | 4 | 44 | 4 | 316 | 69 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 11 |
In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 6169 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 39978 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 566 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 566 | 510 | 10.98% |
| Robbery In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Robbery. | 27 | 64 | -57.81% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 69 | 91 | -24.18% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 45 | 21 | 114.29% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 111 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 111 | 175 | -36.57% |
| Arson In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Arson. | 16 | 10 | 60.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 631 reported cases of Property damage. | 631 | 587 | 7.50% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 376 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 376 | 601 | -37.44% |
| Theft In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 2942 reported cases of Theft. | 2942 | 2964 | -0.74% |
| Deception In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 241 reported cases of Deception. | 241 | 377 | -36.07% |
| Bribery In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 29 | 8 | 262.50% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 24 | 10 | 140.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 233 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 233 | 202 | 15.35% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 138 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 138 | 118 | 16.95% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 116 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 116 | 69 | 68.12% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 82 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 82 | 42 | 95.24% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 188 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 188 | 57 | 229.82% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 324 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 324 | 376 | -13.83% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 9 | 7 | 28.57% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 2 | 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 Fitzroy, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel neutral about safety living in Fitzroy, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Fitzroy, VIC
How common is car theft in the Fitzroy, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 85 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, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Fitzroy, VIC are Cash/Document (7611), Personal Property (5903), Clothing (2435), Electrical Appliances (2155) and Cigarettes/Liquor (1527).
What is the crime rate in Fitzroy, VIC?
Fitzroy, VIC has a crime rate of 6169 reported criminal offences.
Is Fitzroy, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Fitzroy, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 59,141 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Fitzroy, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Fitzroy, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 4206 reported offences.
Has crime in the Fitzroy, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Fitzroy, VIC have increased by 26% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Fitzroy, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 818 offenses against persons in Fitzroy, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Fitzroy, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 3965 property crime offenses in Fitzroy, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Fitzroy, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 286 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Fitzroy (2021)
Fitzroy is a vibrant suburb with 10431 people. While families are part of the community, only about 24.1% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2 people. The median household weekly income is $2194, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.5%. While 60.2% 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 Fitzroy, VIC
If you’re considering living near Fitzroy , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Carlton North - 1057 offences (0.17112 per 100,000 people)
- Fitzroy North - 2453 offences (0.19193 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)
- East Melbourne - 2352 offences (0.48039 per 100,000 people)
- Collingwood - 5182 offences (0.56455 per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne - 53000 offences (0.96467 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, assault and related offences increased significantly, more than doubling from 201 to 566 incidents, showing a long-term upward trend in violent crime.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently the highest volume offence, peaking notably in 2022 at 4401 incidents before declining to around 2942 by 2025.
- Assault and related offences represent the dominant violent crime category by a wide margin compared to robbery and stalking.
- A major spike occurred in theft offences between 2021 and 2022, nearly doubling from 1736 to 4401, indicating a sharp rise in property crime during this period.
- The overall safety relevance is heightened by rising violent offences alongside fluctuating but sustained high levels of theft and property damage, signaling ongoing challenges in crime control.
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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