Crime Rates for Melton City Council, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Melton City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 16851 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,416 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 (9643), A Crimes against the person (2839), E Justice procedures offences (2682).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 12047 | 10636 | 10672 | 12592 | 14344 | 12080 | 11972 | 12762 | 15212 | 16851 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1794 | 1862 | 1869 | 2096 | 2548 | 2459 | 2461 | 2379 | 2563 | 2839 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 7322 | 6127 | 5944 | 6987 | 6610 | 6096 | 5787 | 6666 | 8785 | 9643 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 627 | 437 | 493 | 661 | 807 | 529 | 628 | 760 | 711 | 818 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 649 | 539 | 554 | 771 | 759 | 634 | 722 | 732 | 811 | 843 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 1635 | 1659 | 1788 | 2058 | 2733 | 2183 | 2350 | 2204 | 2315 | 2682 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 20 | 12 | 24 | 19 | 887 | 179 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 26 |
In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 16851 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 69967 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 7 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 1508 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1508 | 1365 | 10.48% (1365) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 406 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 406 | 343 | 18.37% (343) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 28 | 37 | -24.32% (37) |
| Robbery In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 90 reported cases of Robbery. | 90 | 133 | -32.33% (133) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 13 | 7 | 85.71% (7) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 525 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 525 | 438 | 19.86% (438) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 262 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 262 | 235 | 11.49% (235) |
| Arson In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Arson. | 85 | 82 | 3.66% (82) |
| Property damage In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 1259 reported cases of Property damage. | 1259 | 1167 | 7.88% (1167) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 1064 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1064 | 1074 | -0.93% (1074) |
| Theft In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 6634 reported cases of Theft. | 6634 | 5773 | 14.91% (5773) |
| Deception In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 601 reported cases of Deception. | 601 | 689 | -12.77% (689) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 83 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 83 | 81 | 2.47% (81) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 93 | 59 | 57.63% (59) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 642 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 642 | 571 | 12.43% (571) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 532 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 532 | 482 | 10.37% (482) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 197 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 197 | 216 | -8.80% (216) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 109 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 109 | 113 | -3.54% (113) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public security offences. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 452 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 452 | 457 | -1.09% (457) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 2230 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2230 | 1858 | 20.02% (1858) |
| 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 10 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 10 | 8 | 25.00% (8) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 12 | 7 | 71.43% (7) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 4 | 11 | -63.64% (11) |
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.
FAQ About Crime in Melton City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Melton City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 907 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?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Melton City Council, VIC?
Melton City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 16851 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 9,416 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 9643 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 17% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melton City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2839 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 Dec, there were 9042 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 Dec, Melton City Council, VIC recorded 818 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Melton City Council (2021)
Melton City Council is a quiet suburb with around people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of people. The median household weekly income is $, though the unemployment rate stands at %. 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 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 - 22 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Exford - 67 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Toolern Vale - 161 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Burnside Heights - 315 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Cobblebank - 437 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Burnside - 528 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Deanside - 690 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bonnie Brook - 777 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Grangefields - 848 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Weir Views - 884 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Diggers Rest - 902 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Aintree - 907 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Taylors Hill - 912 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Strathtulloh - 968 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Thornhill Park - 1021 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Brookfield - 1067 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Harkness - 1152 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kurunjang - 1283 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Rockbank - 1317 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Fraser Rise - 1426 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ravenhall - 1668 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Melton West - 2391 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Caroline Springs - 2628 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Melton South - 2839 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Melton - 4613 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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