Crime Rates for Melton South, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Melton South (3338) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1475 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,982 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 66.8 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 20.8 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 202.9 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 South for 2025: B Property and deception offences (749), E Justice procedures offences (292), A Crimes against the person (283).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1156 | 1365 | 1316 | 1426 | 1442 | 1464 | 1606 | 1240 | 1374 | 1263 | 1475 |
| A Crimes against the person | 209 | 248 | 258 | 258 | 278 | 268 | 413 | 314 | 324 | 320 | 283 |
| B Property and deception offences | 651 | 784 | 703 | 759 | 710 | 753 | 586 | 574 | 588 | 607 | 749 |
| C Drug offences | 63 | 62 | 69 | 76 | 96 | 99 | 97 | 49 | 81 | 61 | 77 |
| D Public order and security offences | 121 | 96 | 68 | 127 | 104 | 105 | 92 | 50 | 94 | 91 | 68 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 109 | 168 | 214 | 203 | 252 | 226 | 308 | 237 | 284 | 180 | 292 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 110 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 1475 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 7464 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 154 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 154 | 174 | -11.49% |
| Robbery In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Robbery. | 16 | 10 | 60.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 56 | 57 | -1.75% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 13 | 22 | -40.91% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 44 | 57 | -22.81% |
| Arson In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Arson. | 8 | 9 | -11.11% |
| Property damage In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 156 reported cases of Property damage. | 156 | 168 | -7.14% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 85 | 84 | 1.19% |
| Theft In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 462 reported cases of Theft. | 462 | 323 | 43.03% |
| Deception In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Deception. | 38 | 23 | 65.22% |
| 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 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 10 | 8 | 25.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 62 | 48 | 29.17% |
| 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 35 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 35 | 67 | -47.76% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 18 | 21 | -14.29% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 15 | 3 | 400.00% |
| 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 26 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 26 | 25 | 4.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 266 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 266 | 155 | 71.61% |
| 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 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melton South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Melton South (2021)
Melton South is a vibrant suburb with 11362 residents. 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 residents 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
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- Melton - 2354 offences (0.29599 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Melton South, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Melton South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 49 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Melton South, VIC are Car Accessories (1609), Electrical Appliances (1276), Personal Property (935), Cash/Document (868) and Tools (693).
What is the crime rate in Melton South, VIC?
Melton South, VIC has a crime rate of 1475 reported criminal offences.
Is Melton South, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Melton South, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 12,982 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 749 reported offences.
Has crime in the Melton South, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Melton South, VIC have increased by 1% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melton South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 283 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 Jun, there were 711 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 Jun, Melton South, VIC recorded 77 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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