Crime Rates for Gladstone Park, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Gladstone Park (3043) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 584 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,111 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Gladstone Park, VIC in 2021 was 8,213. In the last 10 years, Gladstone Park, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 216.1 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 26.7 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 410.7 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 Gladstone Park for 2025: B Property and deception offences (373), A Crimes against the person (119), E Justice procedures offences (68).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 518 | 591 | 553 | 463 | 658 | 694 | 486 | 323 | 430 | 463 | 584 |
| A Crimes against the person | 84 | 82 | 71 | 100 | 97 | 117 | 101 | 90 | 74 | 61 | 119 |
| B Property and deception offences | 314 | 377 | 398 | 270 | 409 | 379 | 225 | 156 | 216 | 267 | 373 |
| C Drug offences | 26 | 35 | 26 | 23 | 59 | 39 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 22 | 13 |
| D Public order and security offences | 24 | 28 | 8 | 13 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 10 | 25 | 38 | 11 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 70 | 69 | 50 | 57 | 68 | 129 | 85 | 60 | 97 | 75 | 68 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 584 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 3384 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 37 | 30 | 23.33% |
| Robbery In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 20 | 17 | 17.65% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 9 | 6 | 50.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 52 | 8 | 550.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% |
| Property damage In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Property damage. | 34 | 33 | 3.03% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 20 | 27 | -25.93% |
| Theft In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 288 reported cases of Theft. | 288 | 172 | 67.44% |
| Deception In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Deception. | 26 | 28 | -7.14% |
| Bribery In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 11 | 21 | -47.62% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 9 | 18 | -50.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 7 | -100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 13 | -84.62% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 6 | 13 | -53.85% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 62 | 62 | 0.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes fluctuate year-to-year with no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Notable general decreases in some years (e.g., 2024 compared to 2023) but spikes occur irregularly.
- 2025 shows mixed trends: increase in some categories like "Other crimes against the person" and a significant drop in theft.
2. Most common and serious crime types:
- Theft (B40) is the most prevalent crime, peaking at 304 incidents in 2019 and dropping sharply to 128 in 2023 and 288 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most common violent crimes, with highest counts in 2020 (67) and a recent decline to 37 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) are also consistently high, peaking at 116 in 2020, remaining elevated through 2023-2025 (~62-87).
- Property damage (B20) remains substantial, peaking at 55 in 2016 and stabilizing around 33-46 in recent years.
- Burglary (B30) peaked in 2016 (69) and 2017 (57), then declined significantly to 15 in 2023, with a slight rebound to 20 in 2025.
- Other crimes against the person spiked dramatically in 2025 (52), compared to single-digit values in prior years.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Sharp drop in theft from 304 in 2019 to 81 in 2022 and partial recovery thereafter.
- "Other crimes against the person" surged from 8 in 2024 to 52 in 2025.
- Assault dropped from 67 in 2020 to 30 in 2024, then rose slightly to 37 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders fell from 116 in 2020 to 54 in 2022, then increased to mid-60s/80s by 2023-2025.
- Burglary decreased sharply after 2017 (57) to 12 in 2022 before a modest rise.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate overall crime rates; theft shows large volatility.
- Violent crimes, especially assault, show a general decreasing trend post-2020 but remain a safety concern.
- The surge in "Other crimes against the person" in 2025 suggests emerging safety issues requiring attention.
- Drug offences generally low and declining, except drug use/possession which fluctuates, peaking at 49 in 2019 then falling.
- Public order offences show variability but generally lower numbers, with weapons offences ranging between 5 and 21 annually.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Gladstone Park (2021)
Gladstone Park is a quiet suburb with around 8213 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1452, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.2%. While 61.5% 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 Gladstone Park, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Gladstone Park, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 18 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 Gladstone Park, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Gladstone Park, VIC are Car Accessories (665), Power Tools (626), Jewellery (592), Cash/Document (562) and Tools (524).
What is the crime rate in Gladstone Park, VIC?
Gladstone Park, VIC has a crime rate of 584 reported criminal offences.
Is Gladstone Park, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Gladstone Park, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 7,111 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Gladstone Park, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Gladstone Park, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 373 reported offences.
Has crime in the Gladstone Park, 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 Gladstone Park, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 119 offenses against persons in Gladstone Park, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Gladstone Park, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 347 property crime offenses in Gladstone Park, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Gladstone Park, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Gladstone Park, VIC recorded 13 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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