Crime Rates for Hamlyn Heights, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Hamlyn Heights (3215) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 309 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,741 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Hamlyn Heights, VIC in 2021 was 6,518. In the last 10 years, Hamlyn Heights, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 465.6 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 54.3 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 814.8 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 Hamlyn Heights for 2025: B Property and deception offences (189), E Justice procedures offences (52), A Crimes against the person (38).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 252 | 386 | 335 | 273 | 245 | 373 | 285 | 291 | 274 | 336 | 309 |
| A Crimes against the person | 44 | 45 | 36 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 44 | 38 |
| B Property and deception offences | 167 | 259 | 214 | 158 | 145 | 220 | 149 | 158 | 152 | 144 | 189 |
| C Drug offences | 9 | 12 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| D Public order and security offences | 3 | 20 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 29 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 15 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 29 | 49 | 30 | 44 | 38 | 63 | 42 | 57 | 42 | 118 | 52 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 309 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 1955 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 14 | 25 | -44.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 15 | 10 | 50.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Property damage. | 24 | 25 | -4.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 27 | 38 | -28.95% |
| Theft In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of Theft. | 93 | 65 | 43.08% |
| Deception In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Deception. | 44 | 15 | 193.33% |
| Bribery In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 13 | 11 | 18.18% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 11 | 7 | 57.14% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 4 | 11 | -63.64% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 48 | 107 | -55.14% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Property and deception offences consistently show higher volumes compared to crimes against the person.
- Some crime categories, such as "Breaches of orders," show large fluctuations, peaking sharply in 2024.
- Drug offences generally remain low but steady, with slight variations year to year.
- Weapons and explosives offences peaked notably in 2020 but have declined since.
2. Most common and serious crime types:
- Theft (B40) is the most frequent crime, ranging from 65 (2024) to a peak of 134 (2016), with 93 incidents in 2025.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) is also significant, peaking at 78 in 2016 and showing 27 incidents in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) reached a high of 107 in 2024, with 48 incidents in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most common violent crimes, highest at 33 in 2019, and 14 in 2025.
- Property damage (B20) is substantial, peaking at 43 in 2016 and maintaining around mid-20s in recent years.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Breaches of orders doubled from 48 in 2025 to 107 in 2024 before dropping back to 37 in 2023.
- Burglary dropped sharply from 78 in 2016 to 20 in 2022, then fluctuated moderately.
- Theft dropped from 134 in 2016 to 65 in 2024, then rose again to 93 in 2025.
- Assault dropped significantly from 32 in 2022 to 14 in 2025.
- Weapons offences dropped dramatically from 25 in 2020 to 7 in 2024, then increased slightly to 11 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate the crime profile, indicating ongoing risks to residents' possessions.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) are comparatively lower but still present, with assault being the primary violent offence.
- The rise and fall in breaches of orders could reflect changes in law enforcement or community compliance affecting public order safety.
- Drug use and possession show moderate levels, with a peak of 22 in 2017 declining to 13 in 2025, suggesting some drug-related activity but no major escalation.
- Weapons offences showed a concerning spike in 2020, which decreased substantially afterward, possibly indicating improved control or enforcement measures.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Hamlyn Heights (2021)
Hamlyn Heights is a quiet suburb with around 6518 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 40.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1643, though the unemployment rate stands at 4%. A majority of residents (81.2%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Hamlyn Heights, VIC
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Common FAQ about Hamlyn Heights, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Hamlyn Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 11 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 Hamlyn Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Hamlyn Heights, VIC are Cash/Document (550), Personal Property (504), Electrical Appliances (480), Power Tools (426) and Tools (388).
What is the crime rate in Hamlyn Heights, VIC?
Hamlyn Heights, VIC has a crime rate of 309 reported criminal offences.
Is Hamlyn Heights, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Hamlyn Heights, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 4,741 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Hamlyn Heights, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Hamlyn Heights, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 189 reported offences.
Has crime in the Hamlyn Heights, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 17% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Hamlyn Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 38 offenses against persons in Hamlyn Heights, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Hamlyn Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 145 property crime offenses in Hamlyn Heights, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Hamlyn Heights, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Hamlyn Heights, VIC recorded 15 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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