Crime Rates for Highton, VIC
⇌ Compare Highton with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Highton (3216) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 479 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 2,310 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Highton, VIC in 2021 was 20,736. In the last 10 years, Highton, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 432 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 117.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 2073.6 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 Highton for 2026: B Property and deception offences (270), A Crimes against the person (99), E Justice procedures offences (75).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 692 | 604 | 517 | 489 | 542 | 562 | 603 | 563 | 722 | 698 | 479 |
| A Crimes against the person | 61 | 61 | 60 | 83 | 84 | 68 | 93 | 96 | 120 | 102 | 99 |
| B Property and deception offences | 543 | 439 | 367 | 338 | 382 | 351 | 369 | 358 | 468 | 425 | 270 |
| C Drug offences | 12 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 29 | 19 | 13 |
| D Public order and security offences | 30 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 19 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 45 | 74 | 56 | 43 | 41 | 77 | 97 | 70 | 87 | 137 | 75 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 479 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 4310 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 45 | 55 | -18.18% |
| Robbery In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Robbery. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 10 | 19 | -47.37% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 6 | 4 | 50.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 35 | 22 | 59.09% |
| Arson In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 60 reported cases of Property damage. | 60 | 51 | 17.65% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 25 | 52 | -51.92% |
| Theft In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 152 reported cases of Theft. | 152 | 276 | -44.93% |
| Deception In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Deception. | 31 | 45 | -31.11% |
| Bribery In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 10 | 16 | -37.50% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 12 | 8 | 50.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 6 | 5 | 20.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 69 | 132 | -47.73% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Highton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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 Highton, VIC
How common is car theft in the Highton, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 19 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 Highton, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Highton, VIC are Cash/Document (1067), Personal Property (1033), Tools (842), Electrical Appliances (833) and Power Tools (802).
What is the crime rate in Highton, VIC?
Highton, VIC has a crime rate of 479 reported criminal offences.
Is Highton, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Highton, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,310 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Highton, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Highton, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 270 reported offences.
Has crime in the Highton, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 15% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Highton, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 99 offenses against persons in Highton, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Highton, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 239 property crime offenses in Highton, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Highton, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Highton, VIC recorded 13 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Highton (2021)
Highton is a vibrant suburb with 20736 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 49% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $2054, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.5%. A majority of people (77.3%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Highton, VIC
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- Newtown (Greater Geelong) - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
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- Ceres - 6 offences (0.02256 per 100,000 people)
- Herne Hill - 132 offences (0.03764 per 100,000 people)
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- Manifold Heights - 167 offences (0.06229 per 100,000 people)
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- Belmont - 1481 offences (0.09830 per 100,000 people)
- Geelong West - 950 offences (0.12934 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime shows fluctuating trends with some categories rising and others falling, indicating variable safety conditions.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 2017–2025 before declining sharply by 2026.
- Assault and related offences constitute the leading violent crime, generally increasing since 2016, with a notable rise after 2020.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders between 2020 and 2025, nearly doubling before dropping significantly in 2026.
- The combined fluctuations in theft, assault, and order breaches suggest ongoing challenges to public safety and law enforcement effectiveness.
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*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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