Crime Rates for Melbourne City Council, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Melbourne City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 45765 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 30,589 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Melbourne City Council, VIC in 2021 was 149,615. In the last 10 years, Melbourne City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no 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 City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (29921), A Crimes against the person (6584), E Justice procedures offences (3817).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1 | 36150 | 36920 | 37474 | 34246 | 35767 | 35711 | 34874 | 34474 | 40323 | 45765 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 4149 | 4890 | 5127 | 4607 | 4908 | 4453 | 4815 | 5357 | 5846 | 6584 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 21658 | 22197 | 20923 | 18711 | 20183 | 17527 | 17582 | 19343 | 25134 | 29921 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 1892 | 2231 | 2626 | 2752 | 3082 | 3109 | 2919 | 2461 | 2466 | 2625 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 4275 | 4017 | 4491 | 4503 | 3468 | 2669 | 3039 | 3196 | 2698 | 2633 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 4048 | 3399 | 3676 | 3568 | 3377 | 3257 | 3589 | 3975 | 4061 | 3817 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 128 | 186 | 631 | 105 | 749 | 4696 | 2930 | 142 | 118 | 185 |
| Offence Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 45765 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 213179 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 5 | 12 | -58.33% (12) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 3980 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 3980 | 3423 | 16.27% (3423) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 1220 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 1220 | 1085 | 12.44% (1085) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 70 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 70 | 55 | 27.27% (55) |
| Robbery In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 406 reported cases of Robbery. | 406 | 364 | 11.54% (364) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 28 | 34 | -17.65% (34) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 581 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 581 | 606 | -4.13% (606) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 294 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 294 | 267 | 10.11% (267) |
| Arson In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 116 reported cases of Arson. | 116 | 71 | 63.38% (71) |
| Property damage In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 3169 reported cases of Property damage. | 3169 | 2454 | 29.14% (2454) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 2907 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 2907 | 2210 | 31.54% (2210) |
| Theft In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 20736 reported cases of Theft. | 20736 | 15659 | 32.42% (15659) |
| Deception In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 2990 reported cases of Deception. | 2990 | 4740 | -36.92% (4740) |
| Bribery In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Bribery. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 315 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 315 | 395 | -20.25% (395) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 110 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 110 | 100 | 10.00% (100) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 2200 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 2200 | 1966 | 11.90% (1966) |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 5 | -100.00% (5) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 1111 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 1111 | 1097 | 1.28% (1097) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 978 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 978 | 1074 | -8.94% (1074) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 512 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 512 | 410 | 24.88% (410) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Public security offences. | 32 | 117 | -72.65% (117) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 806 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 806 | 829 | -2.77% (829) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 3011 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 3011 | 3232 | -6.84% (3232) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 10 | 3 | 233.33% (3) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 45 | 25 | 80.00% (25) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 84 | 51 | 64.71% (51) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 46 | 39 | 17.95% (39) |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Melbourne City Council (2021)
Melbourne City Council is a busy suburb with 149615 residents. While families are part of the community, only about 21.5% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1678, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.6%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 38% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest Suburbs in Melbourne City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Melbourne City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- South Wharf - 584 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Parkville - 1233 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- East Melbourne - 1247 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- West Melbourne - 1617 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- North Melbourne - 2433 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 3396 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Docklands - 4362 offences ( per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Melbourne City Council, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Melbourne City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1815 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 5 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Melbourne City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Melbourne City Council, VIC are Cash/Document (78525), Personal Property (63776), Electrical Appliances (27280), Clothing (23434) and Car Accessories (14956).
What is the crime rate in Melbourne City Council, VIC?
Melbourne City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 45765 reported criminal offences.
Is Melbourne City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Melbourne City Council, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 30,589 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Melbourne City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Melbourne City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 29921 reported offences.
Has crime in the Melbourne City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Melbourne City Council, VIC have increased by 28% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melbourne City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 6584 offenses against persons in Melbourne City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Melbourne City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 26928 property crime offenses in Melbourne City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Melbourne City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 2625 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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