Crime Rates for Frankston North, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Frankston North (3200) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 894 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 15,654 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 53.4 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 21.5 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 238 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 North for 2025: B Property and deception offences (389), E Justice procedures offences (186), A Crimes against the person (179).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 886 | 1086 | 1287 | 904 | 846 | 978 | 943 | 846 | 759 | 829 | 894 |
| A Crimes against the person | 157 | 204 | 200 | 170 | 175 | 190 | 168 | 184 | 158 | 186 | 179 |
| B Property and deception offences | 366 | 494 | 588 | 358 | 334 | 382 | 293 | 292 | 331 | 341 | 389 |
| C Drug offences | 136 | 102 | 166 | 129 | 114 | 76 | 103 | 83 | 63 | 74 | 61 |
| D Public order and security offences | 92 | 92 | 124 | 67 | 61 | 66 | 47 | 76 | 31 | 30 | 77 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 135 | 194 | 209 | 178 | 161 | 242 | 260 | 203 | 173 | 197 | 186 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 72 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 894 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 4168 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 99 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 99 | 69 | 43.48% |
| Robbery In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Robbery. | 8 | 8 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 24 | 23 | 4.35% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 7 | 15 | -53.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 41 | 71 | -42.25% |
| Arson In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 100 reported cases of Property damage. | 100 | 83 | 20.48% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 85 | 57 | 49.12% |
| Theft In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 181 reported cases of Theft. | 181 | 177 | 2.26% |
| Deception In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Deception. | 18 | 20 | -10.00% |
| 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 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 5 | 10 | -50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 4 | 12 | -66.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 52 | 52 | 0.00% |
| 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 39 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 39 | 22 | 77.27% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 25 | 4 | 525.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 13 | 4 | 225.00% |
| 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 19 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 19 | 38 | -50.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 167 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 167 | 159 | 5.03% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 1 | 0 | 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 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Frankston North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes show fluctuations over 2015-2025 with no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Peak crime years for many categories: 2016-2017 and 2021; some declines in 2022-2023.
- Slight resurgence in some crime types in 2024-2025 after dips in 2022-2023.
2. Most common and serious crime types (highest counts over recent years):
- Theft: ranged from 136 (2022) to 290 (2017), 181 in 2025.
- Property damage: peaked at 129 (2016), 100 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences: high counts, e.g., 123 (2016), 114 (2020), 99 (2025).
- Breaches of orders: very high numbers, up to 230 (2021), 167 (2025).
- Drug use and possession: consistently high, e.g., 131 (2017), 52 (2025).
- Weapons and explosives offences: notable peaks, e.g., 90 (2017), 57 (2022), 39 (2025).
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Burglary dropped sharply from 145 (2017) to 29 (2022), then rose to 85 (2025).
- Theft dropped significantly from 290 (2017) to 136 (2022), partial recovery to 181 (2025).
- Other crimes against the person fell drastically from 71 (2024) to 15 (2023), then back to 41 (2025).
- Weapons offences halved from 90 (2017) to 43 (2018), spiked to 57 (2022), then dropped to 20 (2023).
- Disorderly conduct dropped steeply from 25 (2025) to 4 (2024).
- Breaches of orders peaked at 230 (2021), then declined to 150 (2022) and 147 (2023).
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate total crime volume but have shown notable volatility and some recent declines.
- Violent crimes like assault remain persistently high, indicating ongoing personal safety concerns.
- Breaches of orders represent a major category, potentially reflecting challenges in law enforcement compliance.
- Drug offences, especially possession, remain steady, implying sustained drug-related issues.
- Public order offences and weapons offences show irregular spikes, which may impact community security intermittently.
- Arson remains low but sporadic, with no clear upward trend.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community 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 residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Frankston North, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Frankston North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 39 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Frankston North, VIC are Cash/Document (677), Personal Property (666), Electrical Appliances (645), Car Accessories (589) and Power Tools (521).
What is the crime rate in Frankston North, VIC?
Frankston North, VIC has a crime rate of 894 reported criminal offences.
Is Frankston North, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Frankston North, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 15,654 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 389 reported offences.
Has crime in the Frankston North, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 9% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Frankston North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 179 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 Jun, there were 371 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 Jun, Frankston North, VIC recorded 61 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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