Crime Rates for Melbourne Airport, VIC
⇌ Compare Melbourne Airport with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Melbourne Airport (3045) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2441 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 3,814,062 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Melbourne Airport, VIC in 2021 was 64. In the last 10 years, Melbourne Airport, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 0.4 people.In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is1 offence per 4.3 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 Melbourne Airport for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1907), A Crimes against the person (212), D Public order and security offences (165).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 697 | 1192 | 1376 | 1998 | 1385 | 860 | 581 | 1041 | 1399 | 1803 | 2441 |
| A Crimes against the person | 21 | 73 | 45 | 70 | 53 | 37 | 22 | 60 | 91 | 142 | 212 |
| B Property and deception offences | 463 | 924 | 1131 | 1449 | 1101 | 567 | 298 | 573 | 960 | 1302 | 1907 |
| C Drug offences | 44 | 47 | 58 | 319 | 119 | 131 | 133 | 91 | 169 | 172 | 91 |
| D Public order and security offences | 159 | 132 | 126 | 120 | 83 | 55 | 99 | 278 | 132 | 147 | 165 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 10 | 13 | 16 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 38 | 45 | 39 | 61 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 46 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 2441 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 10675 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 148 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 148 | 94 | 57.45% |
| Robbery In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Robbery. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 15 | 21 | -28.57% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 19 | 8 | 137.50% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 25 | 16 | 56.25% |
| Arson In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Arson. | 11 | 5 | 120.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 124 reported cases of Property damage. | 124 | 73 | 69.86% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 26 | 12 | 116.67% |
| Theft In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 1659 reported cases of Theft. | 1659 | 1149 | 44.39% |
| Deception In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Deception. | 87 | 63 | 38.10% |
| Bribery In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 13 | 34 | -61.76% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 6 | -16.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 73 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 73 | 132 | -44.70% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 128 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 128 | 116 | 10.34% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 28 | 18 | 55.56% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 8 | 8 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 17 | 21 | -19.05% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 44 | 18 | 144.44% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melbourne Airport, 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 Melbourne Airport, VIC
How common is car theft in the Melbourne Airport, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 252 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Melbourne Airport, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Melbourne Airport, VIC are Personal Property (1967), Tools (1432), Cash/Document (1391), Car Accessories (989) and Electrical Appliances (902).
What is the crime rate in Melbourne Airport, VIC?
Melbourne Airport, VIC has a crime rate of 2441 reported criminal offences.
Is Melbourne Airport, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Melbourne Airport, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,814,062 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Melbourne Airport, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Melbourne Airport, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1907 reported offences.
Has crime in the Melbourne Airport, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Melbourne Airport, VIC have increased by 184% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melbourne Airport, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 212 offenses against persons in Melbourne Airport, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Melbourne Airport, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1820 property crime offenses in Melbourne Airport, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Melbourne Airport, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 91 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Melbourne Airport (2021)
Melbourne Airport is a quiet suburb with around 64 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of 2 people. The median household weekly income is $0, though the unemployment rate stands at 16.7%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 0% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Melbourne Airport, VIC
If you’re considering living near Melbourne Airport , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Keilor Lodge - 60 offences (0.03597 per 100,000 people)
- Attwood - 272 offences (0.08220 per 100,000 people)
- Greenvale - 2055 offences (0.09660 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor - 577 offences (0.09770 per 100,000 people)
- Westmeadows - 982 offences (0.15103 per 100,000 people)
- Taylors Lakes - 2714 offences (0.17886 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor Park - 531 offences (0.19784 per 100,000 people)
- Tullamarine - 2455 offences (0.36462 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor North - 62 offences (0.92537 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, there is a clear upward trend in total crime, notably marked by substantial increases after 2021.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, escalating sharply from under 500 incidents around 2020 to over 1600 by 2025.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime category, climbing dramatically from low double digits pre-2021 to nearly 150 incidents in 2025.
- A significant spike occurs in assault cases from 2021 onwards, more than tenfold increase within four years, indicating rising violence risks.
- Overall, the data suggests declining safety conditions due to surging violent assaults and property crimes, especially theft, highlighting urgent law enforcement challenges.
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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