Crime Rates for Laverton, VIC
⇌ Compare Laverton with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Laverton (3028) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1624 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 34,118 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Laverton, VIC in 2021 was 4,760. In the last 10 years, Laverton, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 39.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 5.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 176.3 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1079), A Crimes against the person (201), E Justice procedures offences (149).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 114 | 1396 | 1103 | 1338 | 1081 | 1166 | 1015 | 1342 | 1211 | 1493 | 1624 |
| A Crimes against the person | 21 | 200 | 237 | 245 | 238 | 211 | 189 | 232 | 229 | 217 | 201 |
| B Property and deception offences | 62 | 848 | 571 | 692 | 545 | 643 | 621 | 656 | 646 | 931 | 1079 |
| C Drug offences | 20 | 40 | 36 | 64 | 69 | 52 | 45 | 149 | 87 | 136 | 93 |
| D Public order and security offences | 2 | 96 | 93 | 114 | 70 | 49 | 73 | 123 | 94 | 104 | 94 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 208 | 165 | 214 | 155 | 129 | 81 | 177 | 150 | 104 | 149 |
| F Other offences | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 82 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 1624 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 7294 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 105 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 105 | 142 | -26.06% |
| Robbery In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Robbery. | 16 | 14 | 14.29% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 27 | 25 | 8.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 10 | 18 | -44.44% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 43 | 18 | 138.89% |
| Arson In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 4 | 75.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 123 reported cases of Property damage. | 123 | 122 | 0.82% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 151 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 151 | 132 | 14.39% |
| Theft In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 732 reported cases of Theft. | 732 | 622 | 17.68% |
| Deception In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of Deception. | 66 | 51 | 29.41% |
| Bribery In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 7 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 88 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 88 | 124 | -29.03% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 56 | 72 | -22.22% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 19 | 14 | 35.71% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 19 | 18 | 5.56% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 28 | 35 | -20.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 121 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 121 | 69 | 75.36% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Laverton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -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 Laverton, VIC
How common is car theft in the Laverton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 69 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, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Laverton, VIC are Car Accessories (1102), Cash/Document (987), Personal Property (674), Electrical Appliances (536) and Tools (418).
What is the crime rate in Laverton, VIC?
Laverton, VIC has a crime rate of 1624 reported criminal offences.
Is Laverton, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Laverton, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 34,118 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Laverton, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Laverton, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1079 reported offences.
Has crime in the Laverton, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Laverton, VIC have increased by 39% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Laverton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 201 offenses against persons in Laverton, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Laverton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1013 property crime offenses in Laverton, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Laverton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Laverton, VIC recorded 93 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Laverton (2021)
Laverton is a quiet suburb with around 4760 people. While families are part of the community, only about 37.8% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1512, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.3%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 41.2% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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AI Analysis
- Over the period 2015 to 2025, property crimes showed an overall increasing trend, with theft being the dominant category, peaking at 732 incidents in 2025.
- Among violent crimes, assault and related offences were most prevalent, fluctuating but generally high, with a notable peak of 167 in 2023 before declining to 105 in 2025.
- Burglary experienced a significant rise from 8 incidents in 2015 to a peak of 173 in 2016, then varied but remained elevated through 2025.
- A major spike occurred in assault between 2015 and 2023, while theft steadily increased after 2019, highlighting evolving safety concerns.
- The data suggests increasing challenges in both property and violent crime domains, implying ongoing public safety and law enforcement focus is necessary.
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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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