Crime Rates for Melton City Council, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Melton City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 16827 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,403 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 (9683), A Crimes against the person (2801), E Justice procedures offences (2709).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 12246 | 10997 | 10651 | 11748 | 14189 | 12528 | 12073 | 12283 | 14563 | 16827 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1813 | 1851 | 1853 | 1984 | 2389 | 2571 | 2495 | 2273 | 2579 | 2801 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 7539 | 6373 | 6043 | 6354 | 7008 | 6203 | 5820 | 6355 | 8202 | 9683 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 641 | 452 | 481 | 660 | 736 | 603 | 579 | 738 | 727 | 770 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 713 | 534 | 539 | 738 | 742 | 665 | 719 | 707 | 784 | 840 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 1518 | 1774 | 1716 | 1987 | 2504 | 2260 | 2408 | 2197 | 2237 | 2709 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 22 | 13 | 19 | 25 | 810 | 226 | 52 | 13 | 34 | 24 |
In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 16827 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 69580 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 6 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 1490 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1490 | 1367 | 9.00% (1367) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 355 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 355 | 370 | -4.05% (370) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 26 | 37 | -29.73% (37) |
| Robbery In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 123 reported cases of Robbery. | 123 | 109 | 12.84% (109) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 11 | 10 | 10.00% (10) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 544 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 544 | 446 | 21.97% (446) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 246 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 246 | 236 | 4.24% (236) |
| Arson In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Arson. | 79 | 76 | 3.95% (76) |
| Property damage In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 1299 reported cases of Property damage. | 1299 | 1125 | 15.47% (1125) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 1098 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1098 | 1040 | 5.58% (1040) |
| Theft In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 6602 reported cases of Theft. | 6602 | 5336 | 23.73% (5336) |
| Deception In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 605 reported cases of Deception. | 605 | 625 | -3.20% (625) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 79 | 92 | -14.13% (92) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 74 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 74 | 58 | 27.59% (58) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 617 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 617 | 576 | 7.12% (576) |
| 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 493 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 493 | 486 | 1.44% (486) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 206 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 206 | 203 | 1.48% (203) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 138 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 138 | 95 | 45.26% (95) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public security offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 443 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 443 | 439 | 0.91% (439) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 2266 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2266 | 1798 | 26.03% (1798) |
| 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 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 8 | 7 | 14.29% (7) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 11 | 14 | -21.43% (14) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 5 | 12 | -58.33% (12) |
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.
FAQ About Crime in Melton City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Melton City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 903 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 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Melton City Council, VIC are Car Accessories (14632), Electrical Appliances (14226), Personal Property (11935), Cash/Document (11885) and Power Tools (11612).
What is the crime rate in Melton City Council, VIC?
Melton City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 16827 reported criminal offences.
Is Melton City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Melton City Council, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,403 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 9683 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 19% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melton City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 2801 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 Sep, there were 9078 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 Sep, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 770 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Melton City Council (2021)
Melton City Council is a busy suburb with 178960 people. 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 people 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 - 12 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Exford - 34 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Toolern Vale - 83 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Burnside Heights - 144 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Cobblebank - 217 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Burnside - 251 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Deanside - 332 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bonnie Brook - 391 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Grangefields - 409 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Weir Views - 432 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Taylors Hill - 445 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Diggers Rest - 458 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Aintree - 486 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Strathtulloh - 487 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Thornhill Park - 518 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Brookfield - 530 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Harkness - 563 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Rockbank - 616 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kurunjang - 629 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Fraser Rise - 703 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ravenhall - 831 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Melton West - 1219 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Caroline Springs - 1333 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Melton South - 1421 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Melton - 2369 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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