Crime Rates for Melton South, VIC
⇌ Compare Melton South with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Melton South (3338) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2839 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 24,987 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Melton South, VIC in 2021 was 11,362. In the last 10 years, Melton South, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 30.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 11.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 118.4 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 Melton South for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1411), A Crimes against the person (589), E Justice procedures offences (557).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1212 | 2658 | 2665 | 2839 | 2753 | 3506 | 2637 | 2500 | 2669 | 2813 | 2839 |
| A Crimes against the person | 225 | 467 | 535 | 527 | 532 | 696 | 732 | 660 | 598 | 632 | 589 |
| B Property and deception offences | 693 | 1480 | 1373 | 1494 | 1399 | 1522 | 1107 | 1071 | 1194 | 1415 | 1411 |
| C Drug offences | 49 | 132 | 127 | 179 | 200 | 230 | 109 | 116 | 180 | 136 | 152 |
| D Public order and security offences | 101 | 179 | 226 | 168 | 219 | 231 | 121 | 142 | 178 | 183 | 119 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 139 | 389 | 400 | 466 | 401 | 599 | 531 | 500 | 511 | 440 | 557 |
| F Other offences | 5 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 228 | 37 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 11 |
In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 2839 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 14159 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 342 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 342 | 348 | -1.72% |
| Robbery In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Robbery. | 26 | 26 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 96 | 114 | -15.79% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 39 | 33 | 18.18% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 86 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 86 | 111 | -22.52% |
| Arson In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Arson. | 12 | 23 | -47.83% |
| Property damage In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 313 reported cases of Property damage. | 313 | 331 | -5.44% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 148 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 148 | 185 | -20.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 873 reported cases of Theft. | 873 | 795 | 9.81% |
| Deception In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of Deception. | 65 | 81 | -19.75% |
| Bribery In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 13 | 13 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 13 | 10 | 30.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 126 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 126 | 112 | 12.50% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 61 | 125 | -51.20% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 30 | 50 | -40.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 28 | 8 | 250.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 72 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 72 | 50 | 44.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 485 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 485 | 390 | 24.36% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 4 | 5 | -20.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
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 Melton South, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel unsafe living in Melton South, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Melton South, VIC
How common is car theft in the Melton South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 42 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Melton South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Melton South, VIC are Car Accessories (1585), Electrical Appliances (1138), Personal Property (877), Cash/Document (810) and Cigarettes/Liquor (612).
What is the crime rate in Melton South, VIC?
Melton South, VIC has a crime rate of 2839 reported criminal offences.
Is Melton South, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Melton South, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 24,987 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Melton South, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Melton South, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1411 reported offences.
Has crime in the Melton South, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 19% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melton South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 589 offenses against persons in Melton South, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Melton South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1346 property crime offenses in Melton South, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Melton South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Melton South, VIC recorded 152 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Melton South (2021)
Melton South is a vibrant suburb with 11362 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1209, though the unemployment rate stands at 11%. While 58.5% 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 around Melton South, VIC
If you’re considering living near Melton South , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Harkness - 1152 offences (0.09243 per 100,000 people)
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- Cobblebank - 437 offences (0.12136 per 100,000 people)
- Weir Views - 884 offences (0.20331 per 100,000 people)
- Strathtulloh - 968 offences (0.24218 per 100,000 people)
- Melton West - 2391 offences (0.27220 per 100,000 people)
- Exford - 67 offences (0.50376 per 100,000 people)
- Melton - 4613 offences (0.58003 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, total recorded crimes show fluctuations with notable increases in assault-related offences and breaches of orders, indicating some volatility in violent and justice procedure crimes.
- Theft consistently dominates property crime, with figures ranging from around 400 to nearly 900 incidents annually, remaining the highest volume offence throughout the period.
- Assault and related offences represent the leading violent crime category, generally increasing from below 150 cases in earlier years to over 300 in recent periods.
- There was a major spike in breaches of orders around 2020, jumping from roughly 110 to above 530, suggesting a significant rise in this offence type.
- Overall, the data indicates persistent challenges in personal safety and property security, with key crime types showing sustained high levels or increasing trends over time.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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