Crime Rates for Footscray, VIC
⇌ Compare Footscray with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Footscray (3011) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 4408 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 25,731 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 41.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 7.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 225.4 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 2026: B Property and deception offences (2872), A Crimes against the person (596), E Justice procedures offences (350).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2853 | 3408 | 2698 | 2562 | 2637 | 2685 | 2791 | 2857 | 3525 | 4454 | 4408 |
| A Crimes against the person | 320 | 392 | 391 | 395 | 391 | 380 | 410 | 461 | 560 | 606 | 596 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1777 | 2176 | 1629 | 1509 | 1618 | 1438 | 1706 | 1568 | 2239 | 2902 | 2872 |
| C Drug offences | 224 | 214 | 151 | 152 | 184 | 157 | 173 | 223 | 170 | 361 | 311 |
| D Public order and security offences | 261 | 304 | 246 | 238 | 226 | 267 | 152 | 218 | 183 | 228 | 269 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 243 | 212 | 270 | 253 | 214 | 165 | 242 | 382 | 365 | 347 | 350 |
| F Other offences | 28 | 110 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 278 | 108 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 4408 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 21434 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 349 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 349 | 406 | -14.04% |
| Robbery In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Robbery. | 61 | 41 | 48.78% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 76 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 76 | 60 | 26.67% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 19 | 33 | -42.42% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 91 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 91 | 66 | 37.88% |
| Arson In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Arson. | 28 | 16 | 75.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 333 reported cases of Property damage. | 333 | 338 | -1.48% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 307 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 307 | 444 | -30.86% |
| Theft In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 2021 reported cases of Theft. | 2021 | 1927 | 4.88% |
| Deception In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 183 reported cases of Deception. | 183 | 177 | 3.39% |
| Bribery In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 39 | 25 | 56.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 7 | 15 | -53.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 265 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 265 | 321 | -17.45% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 139 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 139 | 134 | 3.73% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 63 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 63 | 59 | 6.78% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 67 | 35 | 91.43% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 60 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 60 | 92 | -34.78% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 290 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 290 | 255 | 13.73% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 7 | 10 | -30.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Footscray, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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 Footscray, VIC?
Based on community voting, safety perceptions in Footscray, VIC are mixed, with both positive and negative views reported. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Footscray, VIC
How common is car theft in the Footscray, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, 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 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Footscray, VIC are Cash/Document (5907), Personal Property (4715), Car Accessories (3822), Electrical Appliances (2439) and Power Tools (1448).
What is the crime rate in Footscray, VIC?
Footscray, VIC has a crime rate of 4408 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 25,731 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Footscray, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Footscray, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2872 reported offences.
Has crime in the Footscray, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Footscray, VIC have increased by 64% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Footscray, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 596 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 2026 Mar, there were 2689 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 2026 Mar, Footscray, VIC recorded 311 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 - 201 offences (0.05128 per 100,000 people)
- Yarraville - 1150 offences (0.07355 per 100,000 people)
- West Footscray - 866 offences (0.07383 per 100,000 people)
- Seddon - 434 offences (0.08439 per 100,000 people)
- Maidstone - 1029 offences (0.10960 per 100,000 people)
- Kensington - 1354 offences (0.12601 per 100,000 people)
- Ascot Vale - 2021 offences (0.13299 per 100,000 people)
- Maribyrnong - 2397 offences (0.19065 per 100,000 people)
- Flemington - 1597 offences (0.22733 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- From 2016 to 2026, assault and related offences generally increased, peaking in 2025 before a slight decline in 2026, indicating a growing trend in violent crime.
- Theft dominates property crimes, with numbers rising from around 1,000 incidents in the early period to over 2,000 by 2026, showing consistent growth.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crimes, with counts significantly higher than robbery throughout the decade.
- Burglary showed a notable spike in 2025, reaching 444 incidents, more than doubling from 2016 levels, before declining again.
- The rising trends in assault and theft suggest increasing safety concerns, despite fluctuations in other offence categories.
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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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