Crime Rates for Heidelberg West, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Heidelberg West (3081) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1305 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 24,848 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Heidelberg West, VIC in 2021 was 5,252. In the last 10 years, Heidelberg West, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 38.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 181.1 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 Heidelberg West for 2025: B Property and deception offences (743), E Justice procedures offences (205), A Crimes against the person (190).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 1311 | 1185 | 1123 | 1074 | 1366 | 1018 | 938 | 870 | 1296 | 1305 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 188 | 209 | 160 | 186 | 212 | 151 | 174 | 146 | 205 | 190 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 746 | 685 | 594 | 527 | 549 | 437 | 397 | 436 | 715 | 743 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 106 | 67 | 69 | 134 | 206 | 137 | 126 | 82 | 110 | 102 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 59 | 71 | 77 | 75 | 96 | 95 | 63 | 67 | 79 | 64 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 210 | 153 | 223 | 152 | 189 | 179 | 175 | 138 | 185 | 205 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 114 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 1305 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 5829 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 124 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 124 | 123 | 0.81% |
| Robbery In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Robbery. | 14 | 12 | 16.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 29 | 29 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 12 | 18 | -33.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 11 | 23 | -52.17% |
| Arson In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Arson. | 10 | 7 | 42.86% |
| Property damage In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 113 reported cases of Property damage. | 113 | 119 | -5.04% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 114 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 114 | 116 | -1.72% |
| Theft In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 472 reported cases of Theft. | 472 | 434 | 8.76% |
| Deception In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Deception. | 34 | 39 | -12.82% |
| Bribery In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 8 | -50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 11 | 6 | 83.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 87 | 96 | -9.38% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 38 | 48 | -20.83% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 16 | 15 | 6.67% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 10 | 16 | -37.50% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 42 | 24 | 75.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 163 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 163 | 161 | 1.24% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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 Heidelberg West, VIC
How common is car theft in the Heidelberg West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 78 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 Heidelberg West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Heidelberg West, VIC are Cash/Document (1285), Personal Property (1121), Car Accessories (1018), Electrical Appliances (758) and Tools (654).
What is the crime rate in Heidelberg West, VIC?
Heidelberg West, VIC has a crime rate of 1305 reported criminal offences.
Is Heidelberg West, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Heidelberg West, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 24,848 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Heidelberg West, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Heidelberg West, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 743 reported offences.
Has crime in the Heidelberg West, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 4% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Heidelberg West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 190 offenses against persons in Heidelberg West, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Heidelberg West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 709 property crime offenses in Heidelberg West, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Heidelberg West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Heidelberg West, VIC recorded 102 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Heidelberg West (2021)
Heidelberg West is a quiet suburb with around 5252 people. While families are part of the community, only about 36.9% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1257, though the unemployment rate stands at 8.9%. While 60.6% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Heidelberg West, VIC
If you’re considering living near Heidelberg West , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Bellfield (Banyule) - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Macleod - 370 offences (0.03740 per 100,000 people)
- Rosanna - 357 offences (0.04143 per 100,000 people)
- Eaglemont - 213 offences (0.05379 per 100,000 people)
- Kingsbury - 375 offences (0.10838 per 100,000 people)
- Ivanhoe - 1509 offences (0.11283 per 100,000 people)
- Heidelberg Heights - 962 offences (0.14235 per 100,000 people)
- Preston - 6932 offences (0.20515 per 100,000 people)
- Heidelberg - 2113 offences (0.28709 per 100,000 people)
*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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