Crime Rates for Melbourne Airport, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Melbourne Airport (3045) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1130 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 1,765,625 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 0.9 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 0.1 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 6.4 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 Melbourne Airport for 2025: B Property and deception offences (866), A Crimes against the person (93), D Public order and security offences (71).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 639 | 581 | 623 | 898 | 879 | 531 | 327 | 371 | 602 | 838 | 1130 |
| A Crimes against the person | 22 | 46 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 46 | 57 | 93 |
| B Property and deception offences | 418 | 418 | 506 | 759 | 612 | 400 | 167 | 186 | 385 | 598 | 866 |
| C Drug offences | 41 | 31 | 23 | 34 | 174 | 64 | 61 | 52 | 59 | 94 | 65 |
| D Public order and security offences | 151 | 74 | 65 | 57 | 48 | 34 | 48 | 98 | 92 | 74 | 71 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 7 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 32 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 1130 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 5315 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 65 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 65 | 42 | 54.76% |
| Robbery In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Robbery. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 10 | 5 | 100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 9 | 7 | 28.57% |
| Arson In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Arson. | 6 | 1 | 500.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Property damage. | 49 | 44 | 11.36% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 10 | 8 | 25.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 765 reported cases of Theft. | 765 | 507 | 50.89% |
| Deception In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Deception. | 36 | 38 | -5.26% |
| 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 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 10 | 15 | -33.33% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 54 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 54 | 76 | -28.95% |
| 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 54 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 54 | 62 | -12.90% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 11 | 8 | 37.50% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 6 | 1 | 500.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 10 | 7 | 42.86% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 22 | 8 | 175.00% |
| 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 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| 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% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes generally increased from 2015 to 2025, with notable rises especially from 2022 onwards.
- Sharp increases in several categories occurred in 2024 and 2025 compared to prior years.
- Some crime types showed fluctuations rather than steady trends.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most prevalent crime, rising from 375 in 2015 to a peak of 765 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) increased markedly from 8 in 2021 and 2022 to 65 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10) remained high, peaking at 129 in 2015, dropping, then rising again to 92 in 2022.
- Property damage (B20) rose from 23 in 2015 to 49 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession (C30) increased from 13 in 2015 to 76 in 2024, then dropped to 54 in 2025.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Assault jumped sharply from 29 (2023) to 42 (2024), then to 65 (2025).
- Theft almost doubled from 507 (2024) to 765 (2025).
- A large drop in drug dealing/trafficking (C10) from 145 in 2019 to 1 in 2023, then slight recovery to 15 in 2024 and 10 in 2025.
- Weapons offences fell dramatically from 129 in 2015 to 19 in 2020, but surged again to 92 in 2022.
- Deception offences (B50) decreased substantially from 118 in 2018 to 10 in 2023.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, property damage, burglary) dominate the crime profile, with theft showing consistent and steep growth.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) increased notably in recent years, indicating rising threats to personal safety.
- Robbery remains low overall but had zero incidents in multiple years until a small rise to 4 in 2025.
- Drug possession/use has generally increased, raising concerns about substance-related issues.
- Public order offences fluctuate, with weapons offences being a serious concern due to large fluctuations and recent high numbers.
- Breaches of orders increased from 2 (2016) to 22 (2025), suggesting enforcement challenges or rising non-compliance.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community 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 residents 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 - 32 offences (0.01918 per 100,000 people)
- Attwood - 131 offences (0.03959 per 100,000 people)
- Greenvale - 1065 offences (0.05006 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor - 352 offences (0.05960 per 100,000 people)
- Westmeadows - 537 offences (0.08259 per 100,000 people)
- Taylors Lakes - 1273 offences (0.08389 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor Park - 245 offences (0.09128 per 100,000 people)
- Tullamarine - 1260 offences (0.18714 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor North - 31 offences (0.46269 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Melbourne Airport, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Melbourne Airport, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 217 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Melbourne Airport, VIC are Personal Property (1884), Tools (1439), Cash/Document (1321), Electrical Appliances (937) and Car Accessories (902).
What is the crime rate in Melbourne Airport, VIC?
Melbourne Airport, VIC has a crime rate of 1130 reported criminal offences.
Is Melbourne Airport, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Melbourne Airport, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 1,765,625 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 866 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 113% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melbourne Airport, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 93 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 Jun, there were 830 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 Jun, Melbourne Airport, VIC recorded 65 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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