Crime Rates for Frankston, VIC
⇌ Compare Frankston with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Frankston (3199) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 18366 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 49,198 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Frankston, VIC in 2021 was 37,331. In the last 10 years, Frankston, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 22.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 5.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 109.8 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (8884), E Justice procedures offences (4614), A Crimes against the person (2526).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8281 | 15917 | 14846 | 15446 | 15451 | 15502 | 11800 | 12453 | 14802 | 17642 | 18366 |
| A Crimes against the person | 1156 | 2156 | 2129 | 2473 | 2020 | 2216 | 1783 | 1965 | 2215 | 2647 | 2526 |
| B Property and deception offences | 3965 | 7677 | 6996 | 7300 | 7354 | 6153 | 4974 | 5372 | 6449 | 8530 | 8884 |
| C Drug offences | 450 | 1014 | 916 | 843 | 1009 | 1370 | 1109 | 811 | 883 | 1014 | 1273 |
| D Public order and security offences | 871 | 1494 | 1416 | 1313 | 1381 | 1268 | 1167 | 1036 | 1010 | 945 | 1033 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 1813 | 3552 | 3369 | 3487 | 3665 | 3156 | 2460 | 3185 | 4193 | 4483 | 4614 |
| F Other offences | 26 | 24 | 20 | 30 | 22 | 1339 | 307 | 84 | 52 | 23 | 36 |
In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 18366 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 73654 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 1552 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1552 | 1554 | -0.13% |
| Robbery In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 113 reported cases of Robbery. | 113 | 104 | 8.65% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 340 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 340 | 349 | -2.58% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 132 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 132 | 164 | -19.51% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 389 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 389 | 476 | -18.28% |
| Arson In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 97 reported cases of Arson. | 97 | 67 | 44.78% |
| Property damage In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 1420 reported cases of Property damage. | 1420 | 1366 | 3.95% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 900 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 900 | 1037 | -13.21% |
| Theft In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 5844 reported cases of Theft. | 5844 | 5394 | 8.34% |
| Deception In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 623 reported cases of Deception. | 623 | 666 | -6.46% |
| Bribery In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 65 | 65 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 98 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 98 | 85 | 15.29% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 1108 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1108 | 864 | 28.24% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 620 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 620 | 558 | 11.11% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 279 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 279 | 252 | 10.71% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 125 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 125 | 128 | -2.34% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Public security offences. | 9 | 7 | 28.57% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 445 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 445 | 361 | 23.27% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 4169 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 4169 | 4122 | 1.14% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 20 | 11 | 81.82% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 6 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 8 | 7 | 14.29% |
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.
How safe do you feel in Frankston, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very unsafe living in Frankston, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Frankston, VIC
How common is car theft in the Frankston, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 281 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 Frankston, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Frankston, VIC are Cash/Document (7574), Personal Property (6736), Car Accessories (5277), Electrical Appliances (4105) and Power Tools (3959).
What is the crime rate in Frankston, VIC?
Frankston, VIC has a crime rate of 18366 reported criminal offences.
Is Frankston, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Frankston, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 49,198 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Frankston, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Frankston, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 8884 reported offences.
Has crime in the Frankston, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Frankston, VIC have increased by 18% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Frankston, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2526 offenses against persons in Frankston, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Frankston, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 8261 property crime offenses in Frankston, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Frankston, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Frankston, VIC recorded 1273 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Frankston (2021)
Frankston is a vibrant suburb with 37331 people. While families are part of the community, only about 35.5% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1387, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.5%. A majority of people (70.6%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Frankston, VIC
If you’re considering living near Frankston , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Mount Eliza - 1205 offences (0.06432 per 100,000 people)
- Frankston South - 1559 offences (0.08292 per 100,000 people)
- Langwarrin South - 112 offences (0.08321 per 100,000 people)
- Langwarrin - 2191 offences (0.09289 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum - 608 offences (0.14343 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum Downs - 5031 offences (0.22893 per 100,000 people)
- Frankston North - 1585 offences (0.27753 per 100,000 people)
- Baxter - 606 offences (0.27978 per 100,000 people)
- Seaford - 5235 offences (0.30410 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault offenses have generally increased from around 600 in 2015 to over 1500 by 2025, indicating a long-term rise in violent crime.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, growing substantially from about 2300 incidents in 2015 to nearly 5900 in 2025, showing sustained high volume and increase.
- Assault and related offenses represent the primary violent crime category, consistently outnumbering robbery and other violent crimes.
- A major spike is observed in burglary/break and enter, which more than doubled between 2021 and 2024 before slightly declining in 2025.
- The overall increase in assaults and thefts suggests a growing safety concern, with rising breaches of orders also impacting public order and 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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