Crime Rates for Laverton North, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Laverton North (3026) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 870 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 731,092 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 6 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 0.2 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 29.8 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 Laverton North for 2025: B Property and deception offences (716), A Crimes against the person (56), C Drug offences (39).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 498 | 601 | 852 | 592 | 823 | 752 | 704 | 596 | 641 | 795 | 870 |
| A Crimes against the person | 32 | 35 | 53 | 42 | 37 | 42 | 35 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 56 |
| B Property and deception offences | 427 | 464 | 741 | 482 | 670 | 630 | 590 | 424 | 476 | 583 | 716 |
| C Drug offences | 17 | 40 | 26 | 17 | 47 | 23 | 23 | 41 | 38 | 67 | 39 |
| D Public order and security offences | 17 | 42 | 16 | 25 | 39 | 32 | 15 | 34 | 52 | 40 | 35 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 5 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 30 | 22 | 11 | 23 | 23 | 51 | 20 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 870 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 6203 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 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 19 | 28 | -32.14% |
| Robbery In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 4 | -75.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 24 | 10 | 140.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 8 | 10 | -20.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Property damage. | 42 | 38 | 10.53% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 101 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 101 | 83 | 21.69% |
| Theft In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 533 reported cases of Theft. | 533 | 401 | 32.92% |
| Deception In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Deception. | 38 | 58 | -34.48% |
| Bribery In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 15 | 10 | 50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 22 | 53 | -58.49% |
| 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 23 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 23 | 20 | 15.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 10 | 17 | -41.18% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| 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 15 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 15 | 30 | -50.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 5 | 21 | -76.19% |
| 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 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Laverton North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes generally increased from 2015 to 2025, with some fluctuations.
- Notable rises in property and deception offences, especially theft and burglary.
- Crime against the person shows variation but no clear upward or downward trend.
- Drug use/possession peaked around 2024 then declined sharply in 2025.
- Public order offences varied, with some peak years (e.g., disorderly conduct in 2023).
2. Most common and serious crime types:
- Theft (B40) is the most frequent crime: 533 incidents in 2025, rising steadily from 264 in 2015.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) also high: 101 in 2025, up from a low of 33 in 2021.
- Property damage (B20) increased to 42 in 2025 from 19 in 2015.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most common violent crime: highest was 30 in 2022, 19 in 2025.
- Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people (A80) spiked to 24 in 2025 from 8 in 2015.
- Robbery numbers are low but fluctuating, max 9 in 2017, down to 1 in 2025.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Sharp increase in theft from 246 in 2022 to 350 in 2023, then to 401 in 2024 and 533 in 2025.
- Burglary dropped significantly from 83 in 2024 to 46 in 2023, then sharply rose again to 101 in 2025.
- Deception offences dropped dramatically from 356 in 2017 to 38 in 2025, with a peak of 270 in 2021.
- Drug use and possession jumped from 13 in 2021 to 53 in 2024, then halved to 22 in 2025.
- Assault dropped from 30 in 2022 to 18 in 2021, then fluctuated around high 20s before falling to 19 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences rose notably from 4 in 2021 to 23 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes dominate overall crime profile, with theft and burglary as key concerns.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) remain relatively lower but with occasional spikes.
- Dangerous acts endangering people showed a sharp rise recently, indicating growing public safety risk.
- Drug-related offences (use/possession) showed spikes mid-period but declined by 2025, possibly reflecting enforcement changes.
- Public order offences show variability, with disorderly conduct
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community 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 residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Common FAQ about Laverton North, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Laverton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 127 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Laverton North, VIC are Car Accessories (1100), Tools (973), Power Tools (930), Electrical Appliances (835) and Cash/Document (570).
What is the crime rate in Laverton North, VIC?
Laverton North, VIC has a crime rate of 870 reported criminal offences.
Is Laverton North, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Laverton North, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 731,092 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 716 reported offences.
Has crime in the Laverton North, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Laverton North, VIC have increased by 16% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Laverton North, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 56 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 Jun, there were 678 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 Jun, Laverton North, VIC recorded 39 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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