Crime Rates for Melton City Council, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Melton City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 16470 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,203 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Melton City Council, VIC in 2021 was 178,960. In the last 10 years, Melton 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 Melton City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (9375), E Justice procedures offences (2853), A Crimes against the person (2677).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 12173 | 11148 | 10770 | 11262 | 13363 | 13512 | 12038 | 12124 | 13977 | 16470 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1773 | 1805 | 1857 | 1909 | 2316 | 2586 | 2463 | 2317 | 2555 | 2677 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 7533 | 6628 | 6177 | 6230 | 7081 | 6203 | 5807 | 6166 | 7805 | 9375 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 599 | 526 | 468 | 584 | 648 | 751 | 549 | 718 | 745 | 724 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 714 | 551 | 571 | 628 | 742 | 715 | 685 | 707 | 789 | 819 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 1533 | 1625 | 1679 | 1888 | 2417 | 2497 | 2371 | 2202 | 2052 | 2853 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 21 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 159 | 760 | 163 | 14 | 31 | 22 |
| Offence Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 16470 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 69005 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 1418 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1418 | 1367 | 3.73% (1367) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 335 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 335 | 399 | -16.04% (399) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 31 | 27 | 14.81% (27) |
| Robbery In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 141 reported cases of Robbery. | 141 | 94 | 50.00% (94) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 11 | 11 | 0.00% (11) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 507 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 507 | 428 | 18.46% (428) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 230 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 230 | 225 | 2.22% (225) |
| Arson In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 83 reported cases of Arson. | 83 | 70 | 18.57% (70) |
| Property damage In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 1268 reported cases of Property damage. | 1268 | 1137 | 11.52% (1137) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 1127 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1127 | 1009 | 11.69% (1009) |
| Theft In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 6389 reported cases of Theft. | 6389 | 4959 | 28.84% (4959) |
| Deception In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 508 reported cases of Deception. | 508 | 630 | -19.37% (630) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 73 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 73 | 99 | -26.26% (99) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 78 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 78 | 57 | 36.84% (57) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 573 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 573 | 588 | -2.55% (588) |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 483 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 483 | 500 | -3.40% (500) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 197 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 197 | 205 | -3.90% (205) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 139 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 139 | 84 | 65.48% (84) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 534 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 534 | 338 | 57.99% (338) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 2319 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2319 | 1714 | 35.30% (1714) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 7 | 4 | 75.00% (4) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 11 | 11 | 0.00% (11) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 4 | 15 | -73.33% (15) |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Melton City Council (2021)
Melton City Council is a busy suburb with 178960 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 56.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $1887, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.5%. While 59.5% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest Suburbs in Melton City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Melton City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Hillside (Melton) - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Plumpton - 18 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Exford - 26 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Toolern Vale - 72 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Burnside Heights - 149 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Cobblebank - 228 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Burnside - 251 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Deanside - 298 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bonnie Brook - 344 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Taylors Hill - 380 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Weir Views - 392 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Grangefields - 435 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Diggers Rest - 453 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Strathtulloh - 457 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Aintree - 510 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Rockbank - 515 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Thornhill Park - 525 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Brookfield - 541 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kurunjang - 594 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Harkness - 631 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Fraser Rise - 695 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ravenhall - 817 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Melton West - 1194 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Caroline Springs - 1303 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Melton South - 1475 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Melton - 2354 offences ( per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Melton City Council, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Melton City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 837 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 Melton City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Melton City Council, VIC are Car Accessories (14558), Electrical Appliances (14504), Personal Property (12128), Cash/Document (11997) and Tools (11887).
What is the crime rate in Melton City Council, VIC?
Melton City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 16470 reported criminal offences.
Is Melton City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Melton City Council, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 9,203 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Melton City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Melton City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 9375 reported offences.
Has crime in the Melton City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Melton City Council, VIC have increased by 23% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melton City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 2677 offenses against persons in Melton City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Melton City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 8867 property crime offenses in Melton City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Melton City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 724 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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