Crime Rates for Footscray, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Footscray (3011) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 4510 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 26,327 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Footscray, VIC in 2021 was 17,131. In the last 10 years, Footscray, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 38.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 7.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 271.9 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 Footscray for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2881), A Crimes against the person (616), E Justice procedures offences (377).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 3123 | 3027 | 2726 | 2528 | 2784 | 2641 | 2863 | 3082 | 4034 | 4510 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 350 | 407 | 384 | 368 | 376 | 425 | 407 | 531 | 582 | 616 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 2032 | 1823 | 1639 | 1491 | 1520 | 1596 | 1716 | 1773 | 2669 | 2881 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 225 | 171 | 163 | 155 | 208 | 139 | 205 | 180 | 259 | 366 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 274 | 308 | 225 | 257 | 254 | 168 | 189 | 220 | 196 | 264 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 225 | 214 | 303 | 252 | 166 | 196 | 334 | 369 | 323 | 377 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 17 | 104 | 12 | 5 | 260 | 117 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 6 |
In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 4510 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 19140 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 386 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 386 | 372 | 3.76% |
| Robbery In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of Robbery. | 62 | 46 | 34.78% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 63 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 63 | 64 | -1.56% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 30 | 27 | 11.11% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 75 | 73 | 2.74% |
| Arson In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Arson. | 18 | 14 | 28.57% |
| Property damage In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 361 reported cases of Property damage. | 361 | 303 | 19.14% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 375 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 375 | 379 | -1.06% |
| Theft In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 1971 reported cases of Theft. | 1971 | 1809 | 8.96% |
| Deception In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 156 reported cases of Deception. | 156 | 164 | -4.88% |
| Bribery In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 30 | 15 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 12 | 12 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 324 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 324 | 232 | 39.66% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 143 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 143 | 108 | 32.41% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 70 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 70 | 57 | 22.81% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 51 | 31 | 64.52% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 75 | 76 | -1.32% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 302 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 302 | 247 | 22.27% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Footscray, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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 Footscray, VIC
How common is car theft in the Footscray, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 279 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Footscray, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Footscray, VIC are Cash/Document (5740), Personal Property (4539), Car Accessories (3553), Electrical Appliances (2498) and Power Tools (1444).
What is the crime rate in Footscray, VIC?
Footscray, VIC has a crime rate of 4510 reported criminal offences.
Is Footscray, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Footscray, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 26,327 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Footscray, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Footscray, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2881 reported offences.
Has crime in the Footscray, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Footscray, VIC have increased by 62% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Footscray, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 616 offenses against persons in Footscray, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Footscray, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 2725 property crime offenses in Footscray, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Footscray, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Footscray, VIC recorded 366 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Footscray (2021)
Footscray is a vibrant suburb with 17131 people. While families are part of the community, only about 30.3% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.1 people. The median household weekly income is $1763, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.6%. While 50.9% 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 Footscray, VIC
If you’re considering living near Footscray , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Kingsville - 256 offences (0.06531 per 100,000 people)
- West Footscray - 851 offences (0.07256 per 100,000 people)
- Yarraville - 1274 offences (0.08148 per 100,000 people)
- Seddon - 463 offences (0.09003 per 100,000 people)
- Maidstone - 983 offences (0.10470 per 100,000 people)
- Kensington - 1346 offences (0.12527 per 100,000 people)
- Ascot Vale - 2089 offences (0.13746 per 100,000 people)
- Maribyrnong - 2187 offences (0.17394 per 100,000 people)
- Flemington - 1744 offences (0.24826 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the analyzed period, assaults have steadily increased from around 200 cases to nearly 400, indicating a long-term rise in violent offenses.
- Theft consistently dominates property crimes, with incidents ranging roughly from 900 to almost 2,000 annually, making it the most prevalent property offense by far.
- Assault and related offenses are the leading violent crime category, showing a significant upward trend, unlike robbery which fluctuates without a clear pattern.
- A major spike is evident in assault cases between 2021 and 2025, nearly doubling, while burglary shows inconsistent levels without sharp changes.
- The increase in assaults and high volume of thefts suggest growing safety concerns, emphasizing the need for focused crime prevention strategies.
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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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