Crime Rates for Hallam, VIC
⇌ Compare Hallam with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Hallam (3803) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3464 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 30,506 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Hallam, VIC in 2021 was 11,355. In the last 10 years, Hallam, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 48.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate is 1 offence per 6.7 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 105.1 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 Hallam for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2295), E Justice procedures offences (440), A Crimes against the person (437).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1122 | 2421 | 2487 | 1903 | 1958 | 2143 | 1596 | 1879 | 2042 | 2402 | 3464 |
| A Crimes against the person | 178 | 372 | 392 | 389 | 338 | 331 | 286 | 388 | 339 | 354 | 437 |
| B Property and deception offences | 709 | 1595 | 1480 | 1013 | 1068 | 1113 | 905 | 986 | 1220 | 1533 | 2295 |
| C Drug offences | 65 | 155 | 229 | 177 | 184 | 193 | 92 | 136 | 90 | 159 | 160 |
| D Public order and security offences | 98 | 116 | 133 | 102 | 137 | 127 | 85 | 140 | 103 | 117 | 128 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 68 | 177 | 252 | 219 | 228 | 266 | 208 | 219 | 288 | 236 | 440 |
| F Other offences | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 113 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 3464 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 13917 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 201 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 201 | 207 | -2.90% |
| Robbery In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Robbery. | 31 | 27 | 14.81% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 108 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 108 | 41 | 163.41% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 45 | 37 | 21.62% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 52 | 42 | 23.81% |
| Arson In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Arson. | 22 | 20 | 10.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 175 reported cases of Property damage. | 175 | 124 | 41.13% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 226 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 226 | 244 | -7.38% |
| Theft In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 1471 reported cases of Theft. | 1471 | 1054 | 39.56% |
| Deception In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 401 reported cases of Deception. | 401 | 91 | 340.66% |
| Bribery In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 27 | 23 | 17.39% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 8 | 6 | 33.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 125 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 125 | 130 | -3.85% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 93 | 85 | 9.41% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 14 | 14 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 18 | 13 | 38.46% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public security offences. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 72 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 72 | 74 | -2.70% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 368 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 368 | 162 | 127.16% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Hallam, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
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 Hallam, VIC
How common is car theft in the Hallam, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 135 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 Hallam, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Hallam, VIC are Car Accessories (2146), Cash/Document (1295), Personal Property (1078), Electrical Appliances (965) and Power Tools (833).
What is the crime rate in Hallam, VIC?
Hallam, VIC has a crime rate of 3464 reported criminal offences.
Is Hallam, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Hallam, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 30,506 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Hallam, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Hallam, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2295 reported offences.
Has crime in the Hallam, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Hallam, VIC have increased by 62% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Hallam, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 437 offenses against persons in Hallam, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Hallam, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1894 property crime offenses in Hallam, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Hallam, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Hallam, VIC recorded 160 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Hallam (2021)
Hallam is a vibrant suburb with 11355 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $1489, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 41.2% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Hallam, VIC
If you’re considering living near Hallam , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Hampton Park - 3700 offences (0.14186 per 100,000 people)
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AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences have generally increased, doubling from around 90 incidents in 2015 to over 200 by 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, rising significantly from about 400 cases in 2015 to nearly 1,500 in 2025, indicating a strong upward trend.
- Assault remains the leading violent crime, consistently outnumbering other violent offences such as robbery and stalking.
- There was a major spike in stalking, harassment, and threatening behaviour in 2025, more than doubling compared to previous years.
- Overall, the data suggests increasing challenges in personal safety and property security, with notable rises in key crime categories affecting community safety.
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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