Crime Rates for Melbourne, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Melbourne (3000,3004,3052) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 26420 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 48,088 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 20.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 4.6 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 171.7 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 (16505), A Crimes against the person (4017), E Justice procedures offences (2844).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 22377 | 22931 | 22143 | 21522 | 21341 | 20538 | 19627 | 21136 | 24091 | 26420 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 2690 | 3099 | 3087 | 2818 | 2682 | 2689 | 3053 | 3294 | 3594 | 4017 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 12491 | 12924 | 11405 | 11168 | 10335 | 10078 | 9986 | 11059 | 14747 | 16505 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 1073 | 1346 | 1550 | 1647 | 1907 | 1536 | 1553 | 1391 | 1416 | 1401 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 2793 | 2869 | 2997 | 2995 | 1882 | 1703 | 2011 | 2125 | 1452 | 1588 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 3253 | 2554 | 2776 | 2846 | 2237 | 2436 | 2487 | 3183 | 2835 | 2844 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 77 | 139 | 328 | 48 | 2298 | 2096 | 537 | 84 | 47 | 65 |
In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 26420 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 120698 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 2428 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 2428 | 2167 | 12.04% |
| Robbery In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 211 reported cases of Robbery. | 211 | 275 | -23.27% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 320 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 320 | 348 | -8.05% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 163 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 163 | 154 | 5.84% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 895 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 895 | 650 | 37.69% |
| Arson In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Arson. | 51 | 31 | 64.52% |
| Property damage In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 1590 reported cases of Property damage. | 1590 | 1368 | 16.23% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 1319 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1319 | 1138 | 15.91% |
| Theft In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 10509 reported cases of Theft. | 10509 | 9747 | 7.82% |
| Deception In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 3035 reported cases of Deception. | 3035 | 2461 | 23.32% |
| Bribery In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Bribery. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 167 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 167 | 288 | -42.01% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 45 | 58 | -22.41% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 1189 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1189 | 1070 | 11.12% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 669 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 669 | 640 | 4.53% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 644 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 644 | 576 | 11.81% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 245 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 245 | 228 | 7.46% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Public security offences. | 30 | 8 | 275.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 385 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 385 | 512 | -24.80% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 2459 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2459 | 2323 | 5.85% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 27 | 13 | 107.69% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 20 | 25 | -20.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melbourne, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 15 | 7 | 114.29% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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.
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FAQ About Crime in Melbourne, VIC
How common is car theft in the Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 677 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 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Melbourne, VIC are Cash/Document (16468), Personal Property (16247), Electrical Appliances (13612), Clothing (12960) and Food (7276).
What is the crime rate in Melbourne, VIC?
Melbourne, VIC has a crime rate of 26420 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 48,088 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 16505 reported offences.
Has crime in the Melbourne, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Melbourne, VIC have increased by 24% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 4017 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 Sep, there were 13469 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 Sep, Melbourne, VIC recorded 1401 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 - 800 offences (0.13236 per 100,000 people)
- South Yarra - 3836 offences (0.15327 per 100,000 people)
- Southbank - 4465 offences (0.19730 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 3204 offences (0.19956 per 100,000 people)
- East Melbourne - 1188 offences (0.24265 per 100,000 people)
- Cremorne - 545 offences (0.25255 per 100,000 people)
- Fitzroy - 3090 offences (0.29623 per 100,000 people)
- South Melbourne - 3468 offences (0.30031 per 100,000 people)
- South Wharf - 559 offences (7.87324 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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