Crime Rates for Melbourne City Council, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Melbourne City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 46695 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 31,210 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 (29586), A Crimes against the person (6993), E Justice procedures offences (4431).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 37852 | 36464 | 36160 | 36336 | 36451 | 33625 | 34514 | 37719 | 42746 | 46695 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 4835 | 4895 | 4917 | 4870 | 4462 | 4605 | 5387 | 5300 | 6340 | 6993 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 22804 | 21291 | 19820 | 20679 | 17612 | 16935 | 18699 | 22734 | 27498 | 29586 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 2033 | 2385 | 2673 | 2905 | 3281 | 2754 | 2931 | 2357 | 2555 | 2670 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 4103 | 4178 | 4515 | 4191 | 2926 | 2734 | 3583 | 2830 | 2439 | 2743 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 3916 | 3318 | 3809 | 3600 | 3074 | 3517 | 3666 | 4368 | 3761 | 4431 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 161 | 397 | 426 | 91 | 5096 | 3080 | 248 | 130 | 153 | 272 |
In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 46695 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 217658 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 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 2 | 7 | -71.43% (7) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 4016 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 4016 | 3684 | 9.01% (3684) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 1614 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 1614 | 1278 | 26.29% (1278) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 67 | 54 | 24.07% (54) |
| Robbery In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 331 reported cases of Robbery. | 331 | 411 | -19.46% (411) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 29 | 27 | 7.41% (27) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 614 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 614 | 573 | 7.16% (573) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 320 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 320 | 306 | 4.58% (306) |
| Arson In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 129 reported cases of Arson. | 129 | 78 | 65.38% (78) |
| Property damage In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 3055 reported cases of Property damage. | 3055 | 2810 | 8.72% (2810) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 2599 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 2599 | 2665 | -2.48% (2665) |
| Theft In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 19805 reported cases of Theft. | 19805 | 18933 | 4.61% (18933) |
| Deception In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 3997 reported cases of Deception. | 3997 | 3010 | 32.79% (3010) |
| Bribery In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Bribery. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 271 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 271 | 419 | -35.32% (419) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 109 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 109 | 104 | 4.81% (104) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 2289 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 2289 | 2031 | 12.70% (2031) |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 1243 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 1243 | 1008 | 23.31% (1008) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 1074 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1074 | 937 | 14.62% (937) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 384 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 384 | 485 | -20.82% (485) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Public security offences. | 42 | 9 | 366.67% (9) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 816 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 816 | 865 | -5.66% (865) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 3615 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 3615 | 2896 | 24.83% (2896) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 9 | 6 | 50.00% (6) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 70 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 70 | 35 | 100.00% (35) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 157 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 157 | 64 | 145.31% (64) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 36 | 48 | -25.00% (48) |
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.
FAQ About Crime in Melbourne City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Melbourne City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1751 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?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Melbourne City Council, VIC?
Melbourne City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 46695 reported criminal offences.
Is Melbourne City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Melbourne City Council, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 31,210 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 29586 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 Dec, there were 6993 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 Dec, there were 25588 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 Dec, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 2670 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Melbourne City Council (2021)
Melbourne City Council is a quiet suburb with around people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of people. The median household weekly income is $, though the unemployment rate stands at %. 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 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 - 1009 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- East Melbourne - 2352 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Parkville - 2509 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- West Melbourne - 3386 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- North Melbourne - 4932 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 6404 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Docklands - 8454 offences ( per 100,000 people)
*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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