Crime Rates for Leopold, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Leopold (3224) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 541 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,076 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Leopold, VIC in 2021 was 13,272. In the last 10 years, Leopold, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 270.9 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 56 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 948 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 Leopold for 2025: B Property and deception offences (322), A Crimes against the person (81), E Justice procedures offences (81).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 342 | 421 | 456 | 581 | 373 | 456 | 412 | 358 | 346 | 457 | 541 |
| A Crimes against the person | 49 | 82 | 59 | 66 | 63 | 68 | 99 | 76 | 52 | 107 | 81 |
| B Property and deception offences | 235 | 300 | 312 | 422 | 220 | 266 | 214 | 166 | 213 | 234 | 322 |
| C Drug offences | 9 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 21 | 26 |
| D Public order and security offences | 14 | 4 | 26 | 28 | 17 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 24 | 30 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 35 | 31 | 33 | 46 | 46 | 64 | 62 | 85 | 64 | 71 | 81 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 541 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 2904 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 47 | 61 | -22.95% |
| Robbery In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 14 | 17 | -17.65% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 6 | 11 | -45.45% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 12 | 15 | -20.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson. | 5 | 6 | -16.67% |
| Property damage In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Property damage. | 43 | 65 | -33.85% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 34 | 39 | -12.82% |
| Theft In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 203 reported cases of Theft. | 203 | 97 | 109.28% |
| Deception In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Deception. | 37 | 27 | 37.04% |
| Bribery In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 22 | 20 | 10.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 24 | 16 | 50.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 4 | -75.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 6 | 5 | 20.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 75 | 66 | 13.64% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Leopold, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes fluctuate yearly with no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Notable decreases after peaks in certain years, e.g., property damage peaked in 2020 then dropped.
- Some crime types show gradual increases or stability, such as breaches of orders (E20).
2. Most common and serious crime types:
- Theft (B40) is the most frequent crime: 203 incidents in 2025, peaking at 186 in 2016 and generally high throughout.
- Property damage (B20) also high: max 71 in 2020, 43 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most common violent crime: peak 61 in 2024, 47 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) are significant in volume: increasing to 75 in 2025 from 33 in 2015.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10) rose sharply from 0 in 2016 to 24 in 2025.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Theft doubled from 97 in 2024 to 203 in 2025.
- Property damage dropped from 65 in 2024 to 43 in 2025.
- Burglary decreased sharply from 69 in 2017 to 22 in 2023, slight rise afterward.
- Deception offences spiked abnormally in 2018 (180) then returned to lower levels (~20–37).
- Assault dropped from 61 in 2024 to 35 in 2023, then increased again in 2025.
- Weapons offences increased markedly from 7 in 2023 to 24 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate overall crime profile.
- Violent crimes mostly assault-related; robbery remains low (max 3 per year).
- Drug-related offences generally low, but drug use/possession shows some increase in recent years (22 in 2025).
- Public order offences vary but remain relatively low compared to property and person crimes.
- Breaches of orders are steadily rising, suggesting increasing legal compliance issues.
- Sharp increases in weapons offences could indicate growing public safety concerns.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Leopold (2021)
Leopold is a vibrant suburb with 13272 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 41.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1589, though the unemployment rate stands at 4%. A majority of residents (83.2%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Leopold, VIC
If you’re considering living near Leopold , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Thomson (Greater Geelong) - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
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- Wallington - 63 offences (0.04158 per 100,000 people)
- St Albans Park - 227 offences (0.04593 per 100,000 people)
- Curlewis - 198 offences (0.04743 per 100,000 people)
- Barwon Heads - 217 offences (0.04985 per 100,000 people)
- Moolap - 199 offences (0.10904 per 100,000 people)
- Newcomb - 623 offences (0.13244 per 100,000 people)
- Whittington - 625 offences (0.15664 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Leopold, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Leopold, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 14 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 Leopold, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Leopold, VIC are Personal Property (536), Cash/Document (527), Power Tools (514), Electrical Appliances (465) and Tools (436).
What is the crime rate in Leopold, VIC?
Leopold, VIC has a crime rate of 541 reported criminal offences.
Is Leopold, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Leopold, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 4,076 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Leopold, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Leopold, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 322 reported offences.
Has crime in the Leopold, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Leopold, VIC have increased by 19% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Leopold, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 81 offenses against persons in Leopold, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Leopold, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 285 property crime offenses in Leopold, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Leopold, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Leopold, VIC recorded 26 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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