Crime Rates for Melton West, VIC
⇌ Compare Melton West with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Melton West (3337) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2391 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 27,220 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 seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 32.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 8.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 151.4 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 West for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1387), A Crimes against the person (444), E Justice procedures offences (268).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1025 | 2121 | 2381 | 2499 | 2468 | 2366 | 1960 | 1814 | 1919 | 2382 | 2391 |
| A Crimes against the person | 156 | 320 | 413 | 516 | 458 | 455 | 426 | 473 | 391 | 475 | 444 |
| B Property and deception offences | 640 | 1410 | 1492 | 1393 | 1420 | 1156 | 888 | 845 | 978 | 1259 | 1387 |
| C Drug offences | 56 | 99 | 97 | 94 | 81 | 145 | 83 | 85 | 125 | 99 | 144 |
| D Public order and security offences | 80 | 111 | 126 | 153 | 146 | 184 | 183 | 122 | 175 | 197 | 148 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 93 | 181 | 250 | 338 | 361 | 309 | 354 | 286 | 244 | 340 | 268 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 117 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 2391 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 12868 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 248 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 248 | 259 | -4.25% |
| Robbery In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Robbery. | 25 | 38 | -34.21% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 58 | 84 | -30.95% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 56 | 32 | 75.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 57 | 62 | -8.06% |
| Arson In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Arson. | 12 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 214 reported cases of Property damage. | 214 | 165 | 29.70% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 114 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 114 | 87 | 31.03% |
| Theft In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 951 reported cases of Theft. | 951 | 915 | 3.93% |
| Deception In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Deception. | 96 | 86 | 11.63% |
| 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 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 14 | 7 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 16 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 114 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 114 | 84 | 35.71% |
| 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 80 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 80 | 80 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 53 | 105 | -49.52% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 14 | 12 | 16.67% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 58 | 52 | 11.54% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 210 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 210 | 288 | -27.08% |
| 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 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 6 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melton West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
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.
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FAQ About Crime in Melton West, VIC
How common is car theft in the Melton West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 47 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Melton West, VIC are Car Accessories (1058), Electrical Appliances (911), Personal Property (890), Tools (882) and Cigarettes/Liquor (882).
What is the crime rate in Melton West, VIC?
Melton West, VIC has a crime rate of 2391 reported criminal offences.
Is Melton West, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Melton West, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 27,220 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 1387 reported offences.
Has crime in the Melton West, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Melton West, VIC have increased by 1% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melton West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 444 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 Dec, there were 1291 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 Dec, Melton West, VIC recorded 144 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community 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 people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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AI Analysis
- Overall crime levels, including assaults and thefts, fluctuated from 2015 to 2025 with some recovery after dips around 2022-2023.
- Theft was the dominant property crime, consistently high, peaking near 950-980 incidents in recent years after rising from about 437 in 2015.
- Assault and related offences were the primary violent crimes, generally ranging between 190 and 295 annually, with a notable drop around 2015 followed by gradual increase.
- Robbery showed a significant spike from 0 in 2015 to a peak of 38 in 2024 before slightly declining in 2025.
- Continued high theft and assault rates indicate persistent safety challenges, despite some declines in other offence categories.
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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