Crime Rates for Frankston City Council, VIC
⇌ Compare Frankston City Council with another LGAAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Frankston City Council crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 17079 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,262 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Frankston City Council, VIC in 2021 was 139,281. In the last 10 years, Frankston City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no 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 Frankston City Council for 2026: B Property and deception offences (8479), E Justice procedures offences (3854), A Crimes against the person (2407).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15269 | 16638 | 14301 | 14799 | 14947 | 14150 | 11706 | 13186 | 15630 | 17739 | 17079 |
| A Crimes against the person | 2162 | 2370 | 2235 | 2281 | 2226 | 2172 | 1957 | 2136 | 2563 | 2692 | 2407 |
| B Property and deception offences | 8081 | 8829 | 7117 | 7432 | 7790 | 5423 | 5020 | 5970 | 7433 | 9385 | 8479 |
| C Drug offences | 1116 | 1177 | 989 | 1072 | 1066 | 1385 | 1198 | 966 | 941 | 1092 | 1319 |
| D Public order and security offences | 1334 | 1324 | 1126 | 1151 | 1031 | 1070 | 981 | 848 | 788 | 930 | 994 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 2547 | 2914 | 2813 | 2844 | 2824 | 2711 | 2384 | 3212 | 3874 | 3621 | 3854 |
| F Other offences | 29 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 1389 | 166 | 54 | 31 | 19 | 26 |
In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 17079 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 80959 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 1361 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1361 | 1512 | -9.99% (1512) |
| Sexual offences In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 374 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 374 | 459 | -18.52% (459) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 16 | 23 | -30.43% (23) |
| Robbery In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 74 reported cases of Robbery. | 74 | 107 | -30.84% (107) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 8 | 8 | 0.00% (8) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 388 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 388 | 411 | -5.60% (411) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 184 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 184 | 170 | 8.24% (170) |
| Arson In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 78 reported cases of Arson. | 78 | 93 | -16.13% (93) |
| Property damage In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 1276 reported cases of Property damage. | 1276 | 1491 | -14.42% (1491) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 886 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 886 | 1315 | -32.62% (1315) |
| Theft In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 5610 reported cases of Theft. | 5610 | 5848 | -4.07% (5848) |
| Deception In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 629 reported cases of Deception. | 629 | 638 | -1.41% (638) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 93 | 88 | 5.68% (88) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 113 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 113 | 100 | 13.00% (100) |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 1112 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1112 | 904 | 23.01% (904) |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 629 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 629 | 543 | 15.84% (543) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 234 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 234 | 212 | 10.38% (212) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 123 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 123 | 152 | -19.08% (152) |
| Public security offences In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Public security offences. | 8 | 23 | -65.22% (23) |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 475 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 475 | 374 | 27.01% (374) |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 3379 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 3379 | 3247 | 4.07% (3247) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 11 | 8 | 37.50% (8) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 9 | 5 | 80.00% (5) |
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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
Based on the source data available to us, Homicide, Sexual Offences, Abduction, and Blackmail & Extortion are not shown separately at the suburb level in Victoria. These categories are available at the LGA and Victoria state levels, but not separately at the suburb level.
FAQ About Crime in Frankston City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Frankston City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 639 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 2 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Frankston City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Frankston City Council, VIC are Cash/Document (15683), Personal Property (14327), Car Accessories (13637), Power Tools (10645) and Electrical Appliances (9805).
What is the crime rate in Frankston City Council, VIC?
Frankston City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 17079 reported criminal offences.
Is Frankston City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Frankston City Council, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,262 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Frankston City Council, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Frankston City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 8479 reported offences.
Has crime in the Frankston City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Frankston City Council, VIC have increased by 21% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Frankston City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 2407 offenses against persons in Frankston City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Frankston City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 7850 property crime offenses in Frankston City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Frankston City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Frankston City Council, VIC recorded 1319 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Frankston City Council (2021)
Frankston City Council is a busy suburb with 139281 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1653, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 0% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest Suburbs in Frankston City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Frankston City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Langwarrin South - 63 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Sandhurst - 172 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Skye - 458 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Frankston North - 712 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Frankston South - 718 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Langwarrin - 939 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Carrum Downs - 2360 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Seaford - 2475 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Frankston - 9182 offences ( per 100,000 people)
*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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