Crime Rates for Melbourne City Council, VIC
⇌ Compare Melbourne City Council with another LGAAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Melbourne City Council crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 45560 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 30,451 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 2026: B Property and deception offences (28644), A Crimes against the person (6843), E Justice procedures offences (4588).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35417 | 37288 | 36641 | 35627 | 36342 | 35657 | 34453 | 34351 | 38588 | 44666 | 45560 |
| A Crimes against the person | 3883 | 4854 | 5138 | 4737 | 5020 | 4281 | 4678 | 5343 | 5399 | 6752 | 6843 |
| B Property and deception offences | 21271 | 22313 | 21003 | 19268 | 21270 | 17010 | 17511 | 18616 | 23612 | 29040 | 28644 |
| C Drug offences | 1887 | 2258 | 2414 | 2839 | 2717 | 3346 | 2862 | 2737 | 2463 | 2562 | 2557 |
| D Public order and security offences | 4348 | 4001 | 4321 | 4665 | 3654 | 2862 | 2693 | 3603 | 2691 | 2514 | 2686 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 3889 | 3674 | 3399 | 3721 | 3573 | 2974 | 3635 | 3890 | 4292 | 3612 | 4588 |
| F Other offences | 139 | 188 | 366 | 397 | 108 | 5184 | 3074 | 162 | 131 | 186 | 242 |
In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 45560 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 239558 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 3946 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 3946 | 3885 | 1.57% (3885) |
| Sexual offences In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 1491 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 1491 | 1496 | -0.33% (1496) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 61 | 63 | -3.17% (63) |
| Robbery In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 367 reported cases of Robbery. | 367 | 399 | -8.02% (399) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 42 | 21 | 100.00% (21) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 638 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 638 | 550 | 16.00% (550) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 296 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 296 | 332 | -10.84% (332) |
| Arson In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 130 reported cases of Arson. | 130 | 90 | 44.44% (90) |
| Property damage In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 2917 reported cases of Property damage. | 2917 | 3032 | -3.79% (3032) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 2498 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 2498 | 2819 | -11.39% (2819) |
| Theft In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 19084 reported cases of Theft. | 19084 | 20285 | -5.92% (20285) |
| Deception In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 4015 reported cases of Deception. | 4015 | 2811 | 42.83% (2811) |
| Bribery In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 257 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 257 | 332 | -22.59% (332) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 103 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 103 | 109 | -5.50% (109) |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 2196 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 2196 | 2121 | 3.54% (2121) |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 1170 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 1170 | 1050 | 11.43% (1050) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 1106 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1106 | 924 | 19.70% (924) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 386 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 386 | 509 | -24.17% (509) |
| Public security offences In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Public security offences. | 24 | 31 | -22.58% (31) |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 814 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 814 | 825 | -1.33% (825) |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 3774 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 3774 | 2787 | 35.41% (2787) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% (7) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 48 | 57 | -15.79% (57) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 152 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 152 | 71 | 114.08% (71) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 37 | 51 | -27.45% (51) |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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 2026 Mar, there were 1741 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 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Melbourne City Council, VIC are Cash/Document (48672), Personal Property (45725), Electrical Appliances (24954), Clothing (23461) and Car Accessories (16625).
What is the crime rate in Melbourne City Council, VIC?
Melbourne City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 45560 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 30,451 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 2026, the most common crime type in Melbourne City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 28644 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 2026 Mar, there were 6843 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 2026 Mar, there were 24629 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 2026 Mar, Melbourne City Council, VIC recorded 2557 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Melbourne City Council (2021)
Melbourne City Council is a busy suburb with 149615 people. 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 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 - 409 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- East Melbourne - 1150 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Parkville - 1157 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- West Melbourne - 1672 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- North Melbourne - 2393 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 3114 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Docklands - 4039 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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