Crime Rates for Hillside (melton), VIC
⇌ Compare Hillside (melton) with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Hillside (melton) (3037) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1020 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 0 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Hillside (melton), VIC in 2021 was 17,331. In the last 10 years, Hillside (melton), VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 153.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 55.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 315.1 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 Hillside (melton) for 2025: B Property and deception offences (474), E Justice procedures offences (228), A Crimes against the person (201).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 680 | 1258 | 950 | 962 | 1287 | 1195 | 1206 | 1122 | 930 | 1131 | 1020 |
| A Crimes against the person | 97 | 219 | 165 | 154 | 201 | 233 | 216 | 195 | 196 | 237 | 201 |
| B Property and deception offences | 420 | 695 | 601 | 558 | 623 | 461 | 570 | 453 | 447 | 545 | 474 |
| C Drug offences | 48 | 68 | 20 | 61 | 89 | 101 | 79 | 112 | 77 | 65 | 48 |
| D Public order and security offences | 57 | 65 | 27 | 55 | 58 | 64 | 102 | 136 | 35 | 42 | 66 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 58 | 209 | 137 | 133 | 313 | 268 | 219 | 222 | 175 | 240 | 228 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 68 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 1020 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 5847 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 101 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 101 | 119 | -15.13% |
| Robbery In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Robbery. | 12 | 11 | 9.09% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 55 | 59 | -6.78% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 26 | -84.62% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 29 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 29 | 22 | 31.82% |
| Arson In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Arson. | 10 | 5 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 115 reported cases of Property damage. | 115 | 78 | 47.44% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 36 | 82 | -56.10% |
| Theft In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 274 reported cases of Theft. | 274 | 289 | -5.19% |
| Deception In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Deception. | 39 | 91 | -57.14% |
| Bribery In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 8 | 6 | 33.33% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 7 | -85.71% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 39 | 52 | -25.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 42 | 21 | 100.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 13 | 9 | 44.44% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 11 | 12 | -8.33% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 31 | 29 | 6.90% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 197 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 197 | 211 | -6.64% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Hillside (melton), 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 Hillside (melton), VIC
How common is car theft in the Hillside (melton), VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Hillside (melton), VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Hillside (melton), VIC?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Hillside (melton), VIC?
Hillside (melton), VIC has a crime rate of 1020 reported criminal offences.
Is Hillside (melton), VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Hillside (melton), VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 0 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Hillside (melton), VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Hillside (melton), VIC was B Property and deception offences with 474 reported offences.
Has crime in the Hillside (melton), VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
The crime rates are similar to or nearly the same as they were five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Hillside (melton), VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 201 offenses against persons in Hillside (melton), VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Hillside (melton), VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 435 property crime offenses in Hillside (melton), VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Hillside (melton), VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Hillside (melton), VIC recorded 48 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Hillside (melton) (2021)
Hillside (melton) is a vibrant suburb with 17331 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 59.4% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2190, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.3%. While 66.7% 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 Hillside (melton), VIC
If you’re considering living near Hillside (melton) , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Calder Park - 78 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Burnside Heights - 315 offences (0.04940 per 100,000 people)
- Taylors Hill - 912 offences (0.05915 per 100,000 people)
- Delahey - 684 offences (0.08468 per 100,000 people)
- Caroline Springs - 2628 offences (0.10732 per 100,000 people)
- Sydenham - 1290 offences (0.12195 per 100,000 people)
- Fraser Rise - 1426 offences (0.15675 per 100,000 people)
- Taylors Lakes - 2714 offences (0.17886 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor North - 62 offences (0.92537 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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