Crime Rates for Frankston North, VIC
⇌ Compare Frankston North with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Frankston North (3200) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1585 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 27,753 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Frankston North, VIC in 2021 was 5,711. In the last 10 years, Frankston North, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 28.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 12.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 102 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 Frankston North for 2025: B Property and deception offences (688), E Justice procedures offences (364), A Crimes against the person (327).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 876 | 2523 | 2050 | 1860 | 1825 | 1897 | 1708 | 1624 | 1656 | 1727 | 1585 |
| A Crimes against the person | 166 | 406 | 353 | 357 | 389 | 324 | 337 | 372 | 334 | 382 | 327 |
| B Property and deception offences | 392 | 1166 | 880 | 748 | 722 | 637 | 600 | 586 | 739 | 698 | 688 |
| C Drug offences | 120 | 294 | 268 | 277 | 202 | 142 | 160 | 167 | 140 | 164 | 91 |
| D Public order and security offences | 89 | 218 | 191 | 138 | 113 | 114 | 107 | 129 | 60 | 104 | 113 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 109 | 439 | 354 | 340 | 397 | 506 | 479 | 364 | 380 | 375 | 364 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 174 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 1585 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 7856 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 190 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 190 | 157 | 21.02% |
| Robbery In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Robbery. | 12 | 18 | -33.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 56 | 33 | 69.70% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 11 | 14 | -21.43% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 58 | 160 | -63.75% |
| Arson In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Arson. | 8 | 12 | -33.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 169 reported cases of Property damage. | 169 | 171 | -1.17% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 141 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 141 | 143 | -1.40% |
| Theft In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 332 reported cases of Theft. | 332 | 340 | -2.35% |
| Deception In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Deception. | 38 | 32 | 18.75% |
| Bribery In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 6 | 22 | -72.73% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 6 | 26 | -76.92% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 79 | 116 | -31.90% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 66 | 62 | 6.45% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 28 | 26 | 7.69% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 19 | 16 | 18.75% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 38 | 71 | -46.48% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 326 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 326 | 304 | 7.24% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
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.
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FAQ About Crime in Frankston North, VIC
How common is car theft in the Frankston North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 24 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 Frankston North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Frankston North, VIC are Cash/Document (662), Electrical Appliances (651), Personal Property (623), Car Accessories (604) and Power Tools (526).
What is the crime rate in Frankston North, VIC?
Frankston North, VIC has a crime rate of 1585 reported criminal offences.
Is Frankston North, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Frankston North, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 27,753 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Frankston North, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Frankston North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 688 reported offences.
Has crime in the Frankston North, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 16% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Frankston North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 327 offenses against persons in Frankston North, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Frankston North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 650 property crime offenses in Frankston North, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Frankston North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Frankston North, VIC recorded 91 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Frankston North (2021)
Frankston North is a quiet suburb with around 5711 people. While families are part of the community, only about 31.6% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1128, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.1%. While 69.4% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences have fluctuated but generally remained between 150 and 250 incidents annually, showing no clear long-term increase or decrease.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently higher than burglary and property damage, with counts mostly ranging from 270 to 570 per year.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime category, surpassing robbery and stalking in frequency throughout the period.
- Burglary experienced a major drop from around 270 incidents in 2016 to approximately 60 by 2022, then stabilized near 140.
- Despite fluctuations in some categories, the consistent levels of theft and assault suggest ongoing safety challenges related to property and personal security.
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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