Crime Rates for Maidstone, VIC
⇌ Compare Maidstone with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Maidstone (3012) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1983 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 21,120 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Maidstone, VIC in 2021 was 9,389. In the last 10 years, Maidstone, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 72.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 8.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 223.5 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 Maidstone for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1415), A Crimes against the person (214), E Justice procedures offences (204).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 781 | 1584 | 1297 | 1555 | 1674 | 2073 | 1953 | 1629 | 1529 | 1873 | 1983 |
| A Crimes against the person | 88 | 160 | 139 | 180 | 225 | 171 | 189 | 159 | 161 | 217 | 214 |
| B Property and deception offences | 527 | 1089 | 899 | 1115 | 1126 | 1400 | 1427 | 1177 | 1017 | 1297 | 1415 |
| C Drug offences | 60 | 140 | 80 | 94 | 116 | 201 | 122 | 72 | 109 | 151 | 79 |
| D Public order and security offences | 44 | 99 | 98 | 71 | 58 | 70 | 95 | 55 | 99 | 58 | 71 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 61 | 95 | 79 | 95 | 149 | 123 | 100 | 166 | 143 | 150 | 204 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 1983 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 12489 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 121 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 121 | 103 | 17.48% |
| Robbery In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Robbery. | 9 | 10 | -10.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 42 | 32 | 31.25% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 8 | -75.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 40 | 64 | -37.50% |
| Arson In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Arson. | 12 | 16 | -25.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 148 reported cases of Property damage. | 148 | 135 | 9.63% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 173 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 173 | 145 | 19.31% |
| Theft In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 965 reported cases of Theft. | 965 | 895 | 7.82% |
| Deception In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 117 reported cases of Deception. | 117 | 106 | 10.38% |
| Bribery In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 16 | 31 | -48.39% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 55 | 116 | -52.59% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 42 | 34 | 23.53% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 16 | 16 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 12 | 8 | 50.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 20 | 31 | -35.48% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 184 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 184 | 119 | 54.62% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Maidstone, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Maidstone, 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 Maidstone, VIC
How common is car theft in the Maidstone, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 104 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 Maidstone, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Maidstone, VIC are Cash/Document (2138), Personal Property (1927), Car Accessories (1499), Electrical Appliances (1084) and Tools (840).
What is the crime rate in Maidstone, VIC?
Maidstone, VIC has a crime rate of 1983 reported criminal offences.
Is Maidstone, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Maidstone, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 21,120 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Maidstone, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Maidstone, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1415 reported offences.
Has crime in the Maidstone, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 4% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Maidstone, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 214 offenses against persons in Maidstone, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Maidstone, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1298 property crime offenses in Maidstone, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Maidstone, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Maidstone, VIC recorded 79 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Maidstone (2021)
Maidstone is a quiet suburb with around 9389 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1916, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 49.9% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Maidstone, VIC
If you’re considering living near Maidstone , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Avondale Heights - 970 offences (0.07830 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon West - 139 offences (0.08916 per 100,000 people)
- Kingsville - 472 offences (0.12041 per 100,000 people)
- West Footscray - 1722 offences (0.14682 per 100,000 people)
- Seddon - 928 offences (0.18044 per 100,000 people)
- Maribyrnong - 4415 offences (0.35115 per 100,000 people)
- Braybrook - 3453 offences (0.35664 per 100,000 people)
- Footscray - 9057 offences (0.52869 per 100,000 people)
- Tottenham - 391 offences (130.33333 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime shows an upward trend in assaults from 2015 to 2025, with numbers rising from 47 to 121, indicating increasing violent crime rates.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high with counts ranging roughly between 283 and 965 annually, peaking in recent years.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime, showing steady increases particularly after 2017.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders around 2025, jumping from 48 in 2015 to 184, marking a significant rise in justice procedure violations.
- The increase in assaults and order breaches suggests growing safety concerns despite relatively stable trends in property damage and burglary.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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