Crime Rates for Fitzroy, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Fitzroy (3065) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3188 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 30,563 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 34.2 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 5.9 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 267.5 residents. 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 (2234), A Crimes against the person (413), E Justice procedures offences (300).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2679 | 2927 | 2571 | 2655 | 2446 | 2527 | 2337 | 3288 | 2666 | 2986 | 3188 |
| A Crimes against the person | 285 | 309 | 345 | 400 | 336 | 404 | 402 | 325 | 450 | 401 | 413 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1767 | 2072 | 1798 | 1781 | 1753 | 1662 | 1319 | 2571 | 1736 | 2107 | 2234 |
| C Drug offences | 209 | 165 | 105 | 95 | 89 | 117 | 106 | 65 | 132 | 182 | 92 |
| D Public order and security offences | 289 | 207 | 179 | 216 | 140 | 149 | 165 | 124 | 158 | 119 | 143 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 129 | 164 | 143 | 140 | 128 | 162 | 208 | 168 | 190 | 171 | 300 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 33 | 137 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 3188 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 20800 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 288 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 288 | 235 | 22.55% |
| Robbery In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Robbery. | 17 | 34 | -50.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 39 | 43 | -9.30% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 17 | 10 | 70.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 52 | 79 | -34.18% |
| Arson In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 6 | 16.67% |
| Property damage In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 300 reported cases of Property damage. | 300 | 275 | 9.09% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 251 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 251 | 244 | 2.87% |
| Theft In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 1530 reported cases of Theft. | 1530 | 1327 | 15.30% |
| Deception In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 146 reported cases of Deception. | 146 | 255 | -42.75% |
| Bribery In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 9 | 14 | -35.71% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 6 | 4 | 50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 77 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 77 | 163 | -52.76% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 62 | 56 | 10.71% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 44 | 44 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 37 | 19 | 94.74% |
| 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 91 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 91 | 32 | 184.38% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 209 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 209 | 139 | 50.36% |
| 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 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes generally fluctuate year-to-year with no consistent linear trend.
- Notable overall increases in some categories in recent years (2024-2025), especially assault and property damage.
- Some crime types show decline from earlier peaks around 2016-2018, e.g., deception and drug offences.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, peaking at 2141 incidents in 2022, with 1530 in 2025.
- Property damage (B20) is highly prevalent, rising to 300 cases in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most serious person-crimes, reaching a high of 310 in 2023 and 288 in 2025.
- Burglary (B30) also significant, with 251 cases in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) have substantial counts, peaking at 209 in 2025.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Theft surged sharply in 2022 (2141) from 1091 in 2023, then declined to 1530 in 2025.
- Assault rose from 235 in 2024 to 310 in 2023, dropping slightly then increasing again to 288 in 2025.
- Property damage jumped notably from 168 in 2022 to 300 in 2025.
- Deception offences halved from 420 in 2016 to 146 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession halved from 168 in 2015 to 77 in 2025 with fluctuations.
- Disorderly conduct decreased steadily from 180 in 2015 to 44 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate the crime profile, with theft exhibiting extreme volatility.
- Violent crimes such as assault have increased in recent years, indicating rising personal safety concerns.
- Robbery numbers are relatively low compared to assault but show spikes (e.g., 38 in 2020).
- Drug-related offences have generally declined, especially drug possession and manufacture.
- Public order offences like disorderly conduct and public nuisance have declined, improving social environment aspects.
- Weapons offences show moderate fluctuations, but remain a concern (62 in 2025).
- Breaches of orders remain persistently high, suggesting ongoing challenges with compliance and justice procedures.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Fitzroy (2021)
Fitzroy is a vibrant suburb with 10431 residents. 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 residents 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 - 535 offences (0.08661 per 100,000 people)
- Fitzroy North - 1189 offences (0.09303 per 100,000 people)
- Clifton Hill - 687 offences (0.10400 per 100,000 people)
- Princes Hill - 259 offences (0.12918 per 100,000 people)
- Abbotsford - 1515 offences (0.16670 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 3396 offences (0.21152 per 100,000 people)
- East Melbourne - 1247 offences (0.25470 per 100,000 people)
- Collingwood - 2628 offences (0.28631 per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne - 25541 offences (0.46488 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Fitzroy, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Fitzroy, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 117 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Fitzroy, VIC are Cash/Document (7760), Personal Property (6047), Clothing (2567), Electrical Appliances (2359) and Cigarettes/Liquor (1451).
What is the crime rate in Fitzroy, VIC?
Fitzroy, VIC has a crime rate of 3188 reported criminal offences.
Is Fitzroy, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Fitzroy, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 30,563 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 2234 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 Jun, there were 413 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 Jun, there were 2088 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 Jun, Fitzroy, VIC recorded 92 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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