Crime Rates for Frankston, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Frankston (3199) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 9386 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 25,143 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 remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 41.6 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 10.7 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 226.2 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (4620), E Justice procedures offences (2319), A Crimes against the person (1332).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8204 | 7850 | 7787 | 7674 | 7516 | 7918 | 6656 | 5755 | 7060 | 8221 | 9386 |
| A Crimes against the person | 1037 | 1173 | 1034 | 1214 | 1071 | 1098 | 959 | 960 | 1038 | 1253 | 1332 |
| B Property and deception offences | 3836 | 3795 | 3772 | 3586 | 3486 | 3603 | 2646 | 2375 | 3012 | 3853 | 4620 |
| C Drug offences | 456 | 472 | 499 | 460 | 439 | 606 | 628 | 466 | 410 | 502 | 577 |
| D Public order and security offences | 916 | 718 | 746 | 661 | 685 | 687 | 584 | 527 | 513 | 469 | 522 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 1923 | 1677 | 1724 | 1738 | 1825 | 1766 | 1261 | 1328 | 2036 | 2131 | 2319 |
| F Other offences | 36 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 158 | 578 | 99 | 51 | 13 | 16 |
In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 9386 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 38584 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 830 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 830 | 727 | 14.17% |
| Robbery In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 68 reported cases of Robbery. | 68 | 53 | 28.30% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 165 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 165 | 165 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 76 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 76 | 75 | 1.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 193 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 193 | 233 | -17.17% |
| Arson In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Arson. | 51 | 28 | 82.14% |
| Property damage In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 773 reported cases of Property damage. | 773 | 661 | 16.94% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 533 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 533 | 427 | 24.82% |
| Theft In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 2949 reported cases of Theft. | 2949 | 2411 | 22.31% |
| Deception In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 314 reported cases of Deception. | 314 | 326 | -3.68% |
| Bribery In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 28 | 42 | -33.33% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 39 | 42 | -7.14% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 510 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 510 | 418 | 22.01% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 301 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 301 | 270 | 11.48% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 146 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 146 | 148 | -1.35% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 67 | 51 | 31.37% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Public security offences. | 8 | 0 | 800.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 199 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 199 | 187 | 6.42% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 2120 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2120 | 1944 | 9.05% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 9 | 8 | 12.50% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Frankston, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends over 2015-2025:
- General increase in total crimes, notably sharp rises in assault (A20) and theft (B40).
- Property and deception offences show an upward trend, especially theft and property damage.
- Drug offences fluctuate with no clear upward or downward trend.
- Public order offences generally decline from 2015 to recent years.
- Justice procedures offences, particularly breaches of orders (E20), show a substantial increase from 2015 to 2025.
2. Most common and serious crime types with 2025 numbers:
- Theft (B40): 2,949 incidents (highest volume crime).
- Assault and related offences (A20): 830 incidents (most frequent violent crime).
- Breaches of orders (E20): 2,120 incidents (high volume justice procedure offence).
- Property damage (B20): 773 incidents.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10): 301 incidents.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Assault rose sharply from 639 in 2023 to 727 in 2024 (+13.8%) and then to 830 in 2025 (+14.2%).
- Theft increased markedly from 1,798 in 2023 to 2,411 in 2024 (+34%) and to 2,949 in 2025 (+22.3%).
- Burglary decreased significantly from 427 in 2024 to 282 in 2023, then again to 191 in 2022 before rebounding gradually.
- Breaches of orders jumped from 1,126 in 2022 to 1,944 in 2024 and further to 2,120 in 2025.
- Deception offences dropped from 582 in 2015 to 314 in 2025 (overall decline).
- Disorderly and offensive conduct declined sharply from 575 in 2015 to 146 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Violent crimes against the person (assault, robbery, stalking) have generally increased, raising concerns for personal safety.
- Property crimes, especially theft and property damage, dominate the crime profile, with theft more than tripling from 2015 to 2025.
- Drug use and possession remains consistently high, peaking at 542 in 2020 and slightly declining thereafter.
- Public order offences like disorderly conduct have decreased substantially, possibly indicating improved public behavior or enforcement focus.
- The notable rise in breaches of orders suggests challenges in legal compliance, potentially impacting community safety.
- Robbery rates remain relatively low compared to assault but have increased modestly from 32 in 2021 to 68 in 2025.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Frankston (2021)
Frankston is a vibrant suburb with 37331 residents. 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 residents (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 - 587 offences (0.03133 per 100,000 people)
- Langwarrin South - 52 offences (0.03863 per 100,000 people)
- Frankston South - 775 offences (0.04122 per 100,000 people)
- Langwarrin - 1180 offences (0.05003 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum - 361 offences (0.08516 per 100,000 people)
- Baxter - 243 offences (0.11219 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum Downs - 2551 offences (0.11608 per 100,000 people)
- Frankston North - 894 offences (0.15654 per 100,000 people)
- Seaford - 2772 offences (0.16102 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Frankston, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Frankston, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 301 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Frankston, VIC are Cash/Document (7632), Personal Property (6804), Car Accessories (5116), Electrical Appliances (4224) and Power Tools (4017).
What is the crime rate in Frankston, VIC?
Frankston, VIC has a crime rate of 9386 reported criminal offences.
Is Frankston, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Frankston, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 25,143 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 4620 reported offences.
Has crime in the Frankston, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Frankston, VIC have increased by 19% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Frankston, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1332 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 Jun, there were 4306 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 Jun, Frankston, VIC recorded 577 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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