Crime Rates for Melbourne, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Melbourne (3000,3004,3052) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 53000 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 96,467 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Melbourne, VIC in 2021 was 54,941. In the last 10 years, Melbourne, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 10.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 2.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 88.8 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (32604), A Crimes against the person (8358), E Justice procedures offences (5852).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16715 | 45482 | 45638 | 44090 | 43494 | 42962 | 39446 | 40146 | 42702 | 48349 | 53000 |
| A Crimes against the person | 1841 | 5684 | 6119 | 6068 | 5679 | 5327 | 5416 | 6251 | 6579 | 7322 | 8358 |
| B Property and deception offences | 9023 | 25335 | 25781 | 22561 | 23090 | 20651 | 18655 | 20517 | 22850 | 29711 | 32604 |
| C Drug offences | 879 | 2223 | 2708 | 3138 | 3320 | 3765 | 3021 | 3213 | 2676 | 2844 | 2836 |
| D Public order and security offences | 2700 | 5630 | 5761 | 5996 | 5743 | 3775 | 3340 | 4273 | 4001 | 2852 | 3223 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 2229 | 6447 | 4973 | 5683 | 5566 | 4320 | 4936 | 5216 | 6437 | 5520 | 5852 |
| F Other offences | 43 | 163 | 296 | 644 | 96 | 5124 | 4078 | 676 | 159 | 100 | 127 |
In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 53000 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 250778 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 4900 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 4900 | 4383 | 11.80% |
| Robbery In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 408 reported cases of Robbery. | 408 | 543 | -24.86% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 619 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 619 | 690 | -10.29% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 338 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 338 | 316 | 6.96% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 2093 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2093 | 1390 | 50.58% |
| Arson In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 102 reported cases of Arson. | 102 | 66 | 54.55% |
| Property damage In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 3191 reported cases of Property damage. | 3191 | 2767 | 15.32% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 2608 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 2608 | 2375 | 9.81% |
| Theft In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 20661 reported cases of Theft. | 20661 | 20058 | 3.01% |
| Deception In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 6040 reported cases of Deception. | 6040 | 4441 | 36.01% |
| Bribery In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Bribery. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 315 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 315 | 582 | -45.88% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 93 | 111 | -16.22% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 2427 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 2427 | 2151 | 12.83% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 1409 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 1409 | 1241 | 13.54% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 1313 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1313 | 1124 | 16.81% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 438 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 438 | 471 | -7.01% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 63 reported cases of Public security offences. | 63 | 16 | 293.75% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 812 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 812 | 968 | -16.12% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 5040 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 5040 | 4552 | 10.72% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 6 | 4 | 50.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 53 | 27 | 96.30% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 34 | 51 | -33.33% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 34 | 18 | 88.89% |
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.
How safe do you feel in Melbourne, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel unsafe living in Melbourne, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Melbourne, VIC
How common is car theft in the Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 654 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 2 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Melbourne, VIC are Personal Property (17240), Cash/Document (16400), Electrical Appliances (13472), Clothing (13078) and Food (7336).
What is the crime rate in Melbourne, VIC?
Melbourne, VIC has a crime rate of 53000 reported criminal offences.
Is Melbourne, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Melbourne, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 96,467 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Melbourne, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Melbourne, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 32604 reported offences.
Has crime in the Melbourne, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Melbourne, VIC have increased by 23% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 8358 offenses against persons in Melbourne, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 26562 property crime offenses in Melbourne, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Melbourne, VIC recorded 2836 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Melbourne (2021)
Melbourne is a busy suburb with 54941 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 15.2% of households with an average household size of 1.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1448, though the unemployment rate stands at 8.6%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 26.6% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Melbourne, VIC
If you’re considering living near Melbourne , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Albert Park - 1592 offences (0.26340 per 100,000 people)
- South Yarra - 7427 offences (0.29675 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 6404 offences (0.39888 per 100,000 people)
- Southbank - 9062 offences (0.40042 per 100,000 people)
- Cremorne - 1026 offences (0.47544 per 100,000 people)
- East Melbourne - 2352 offences (0.48039 per 100,000 people)
- Fitzroy - 6169 offences (0.59141 per 100,000 people)
- South Melbourne - 7043 offences (0.60989 per 100,000 people)
- South Wharf - 1009 offences (14.21127 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, total recorded crimes show a general upward trend, with notable increases in assaults and thefts from 2015 to 2025.
- Theft remains the dominant property crime, rising sharply from under 6,000 incidents in 2015 to over 20,000 by 2025.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crime category, nearly quadrupling from 1,212 cases in 2015 to 4,900 in 2025.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders, jumping from around 1,900 in 2015 to above 5,000 by 2025, indicating increased enforcement or reporting.
- The overall rise in key violent and property crimes signifies growing safety concerns, underscored by persistent high levels of disorderly conduct and weapon offences.
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*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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