Crime Rates for Laverton North, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Laverton North (3026) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1608 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 1,351,261 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Laverton North, VIC in 2021 was 119. In the last 10 years, Laverton North, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 2.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 0.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 17 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 Laverton North for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1315), A Crimes against the person (113), C Drug offences (72).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 514 | 1267 | 1695 | 1226 | 1792 | 1763 | 872 | 1281 | 1493 | 1631 | 1608 |
| A Crimes against the person | 29 | 85 | 100 | 85 | 66 | 75 | 85 | 109 | 108 | 98 | 113 |
| B Property and deception offences | 438 | 996 | 1490 | 934 | 1531 | 1501 | 617 | 955 | 1097 | 1279 | 1315 |
| C Drug offences | 15 | 77 | 43 | 79 | 50 | 59 | 45 | 95 | 104 | 96 | 72 |
| D Public order and security offences | 19 | 72 | 33 | 66 | 78 | 43 | 48 | 77 | 109 | 78 | 60 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 13 | 35 | 28 | 53 | 67 | 20 | 35 | 40 | 75 | 80 | 38 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 65 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 1608 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 12153 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 38 | 49 | -22.45% |
| Robbery In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Robbery. | 6 | 5 | 20.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 7 | 9 | -22.22% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 48 | 23 | 108.70% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 14 | 12 | 16.67% |
| Arson In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Property damage. | 75 | 95 | -21.05% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 186 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 186 | 184 | 1.09% |
| Theft In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 1002 reported cases of Theft. | 1002 | 918 | 9.15% |
| Deception In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Deception. | 45 | 78 | -42.31% |
| Bribery In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 10 | 38 | -73.68% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 6 | -16.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 57 | 52 | 9.62% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 24 | 54 | -55.56% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 23 | 20 | 15.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 13 | 4 | 225.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 22 | 46 | -52.17% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 16 | 34 | -52.94% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 8 | 0 | 800.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
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 Laverton North, VIC
How common is car theft in the Laverton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 125 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 Laverton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Laverton North, VIC are Car Accessories (1152), Tools (951), Power Tools (906), Electrical Appliances (813) and Cash/Document (587).
What is the crime rate in Laverton North, VIC?
Laverton North, VIC has a crime rate of 1608 reported criminal offences.
Is Laverton North, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Laverton North, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 1,351,261 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Laverton North, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Laverton North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1315 reported offences.
Has crime in the Laverton North, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 9% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Laverton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 113 offenses against persons in Laverton North, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Laverton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1270 property crime offenses in Laverton North, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Laverton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Laverton North, VIC recorded 72 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Laverton North (2021)
Laverton North is a quiet suburb with around 119 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of 1.4 people. The median household weekly income is $669, though the unemployment rate stands at 10.5%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 42% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Laverton North, VIC
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- Brooklyn - 831 offences (0.41991 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, overall crime shows fluctuations with a general increase in property offences, especially theft, and variable violent crime rates.
- Theft dominates property crimes, reaching over 1000 incidents in recent years, consistently higher than burglary and property damage.
- Assault and related offences are the primary violent crimes, ranging mostly between 37 and 61 incidents annually.
- A major spike occurred in theft from 2015 to 2025, rising from 273 to over 1000, while robbery significantly dropped after peaking around 2017.
- Despite high theft levels, the relatively stable assault rates suggest moderate violent crime risks, indicating that public safety concerns may center more on property loss than personal harm.
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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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