Crime Rates for Melton West, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Melton West (3337) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1194 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 13,593 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Melton West, VIC in 2021 was 8,784. In the last 10 years, Melton West, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 59.4 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16.2 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 283.4 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 West for 2025: B Property and deception offences (690), A Crimes against the person (233), E Justice procedures offences (133).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 982 | 1068 | 1119 | 1268 | 1243 | 1225 | 1034 | 882 | 959 | 1126 | 1194 |
| A Crimes against the person | 162 | 142 | 188 | 246 | 244 | 246 | 202 | 212 | 223 | 222 | 233 |
| B Property and deception offences | 626 | 683 | 734 | 729 | 736 | 650 | 458 | 392 | 486 | 568 | 690 |
| C Drug offences | 47 | 51 | 45 | 56 | 43 | 48 | 63 | 28 | 59 | 54 | 63 |
| D Public order and security offences | 75 | 76 | 58 | 69 | 60 | 87 | 109 | 62 | 74 | 107 | 74 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 72 | 116 | 93 | 166 | 158 | 175 | 159 | 178 | 116 | 167 | 133 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 43 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 1194 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 6752 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 129 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 129 | 132 | -2.27% |
| Robbery In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Robbery. | 19 | 16 | 18.75% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 31 | 40 | -22.50% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 21 | 11 | 90.91% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 33 | 23 | 43.48% |
| Arson In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Arson. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 104 reported cases of Property damage. | 104 | 78 | 33.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 64 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 64 | 38 | 68.42% |
| Theft In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 477 reported cases of Theft. | 477 | 403 | 18.36% |
| Deception In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Deception. | 41 | 48 | -14.58% |
| Bribery In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 11 | -81.82% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 4 | 4 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 57 | 39 | 46.15% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 39 | 55 | -29.09% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 27 | 48 | -43.75% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 25 | 32 | -21.88% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 108 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 108 | 135 | -20.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crime shows fluctuations but no consistent long-term upward or downward trend.
- Some crime categories (e.g., Theft) peaked around 2018-19, then declined before a recent rise in 2025.
- Violent crimes like Assault have generally increased from 2016 (85 cases) to 2025 (129 cases).
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft is the most common crime: 422 cases in 2015, peaking at 509 in 2018, 477 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences are the most serious violent crimes, ranging from 85 in 2016 to 146 in 2020.
- Breaches of orders are high and persistent: 65 in 2015 rising to a peak of 159 in 2022, slightly decreasing to 108 in 2025.
- Property damage is also significant, with counts hovering between 65 and 111 annually.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Assault jumped sharply from 85 in 2016 to 102 in 2017 (+20%), then fluctuated around 130-146 until 2025.
- Robbery surged from 1 case in 2016 to 10 in 2017 and peaked at 19 in 2025.
- Theft dropped notably from 509 in 2018 to 251 in 2022 (-50%), then rebounded to 477 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders spiked from 74 in 2017 to 142 in 2019 and peaked at 159 in 2022.
- Disorderly conduct more than doubled from 27 in 2025 compared to 16 in 2023, indicating volatility.
- Weapons offences peaked at 80 in 2021, dropped to 22 in 2022, then rose again to 39 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (Theft, Burglary, Property damage) dominate overall crime volume but have variable trends with some recent declines followed by rises.
- Violent crimes, especially Assault, show a gradual increase over the decade, posing increasing personal safety concerns.
- Public order offences and weapons-related crimes demonstrate erratic year-to-year changes, highlighting sporadic spikes in community safety risks.
- Drug offences remain relatively low and stable, with drug use/possession averaging 35-57 cases annually.
- Breaches of orders consistently high, suggesting ongoing issues with compliance to legal restrictions potentially impacting community safety.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Melton West (2021)
Melton West is a quiet suburb with around 8784 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1450, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.4%. While 67.7% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Melton West, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Melton West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 48 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 West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Melton West, VIC are Car Accessories (1067), Tools (978), Electrical Appliances (938), Personal Property (934) and Cash/Document (922).
What is the crime rate in Melton West, VIC?
Melton West, VIC has a crime rate of 1194 reported criminal offences.
Is Melton West, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Melton West, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 13,593 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Melton West, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Melton West, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 690 reported offences.
Has crime in the Melton West, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 3% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melton West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 233 offenses against persons in Melton West, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Melton West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 649 property crime offenses in Melton West, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Melton West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Melton West, VIC recorded 63 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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