Crime Rates for Melton, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Melton (3337) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2354 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 29,599 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Melton, VIC in 2021 was 7,953. In the last 10 years, Melton, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 41.6 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 9.2 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 155.9 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1191), E Justice procedures offences (517), A Crimes against the person (340).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2031 | 2490 | 2263 | 1914 | 1987 | 2388 | 2183 | 1954 | 1853 | 2113 | 2354 |
| A Crimes against the person | 327 | 340 | 355 | 351 | 353 | 403 | 416 | 374 | 319 | 333 | 340 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1176 | 1441 | 1167 | 1022 | 985 | 1135 | 875 | 898 | 992 | 1149 | 1191 |
| C Drug offences | 102 | 150 | 101 | 104 | 143 | 147 | 124 | 110 | 102 | 118 | 166 |
| D Public order and security offences | 137 | 187 | 128 | 110 | 163 | 172 | 119 | 125 | 110 | 130 | 137 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 283 | 364 | 510 | 324 | 341 | 494 | 458 | 416 | 328 | 380 | 517 |
| F Other offences | 6 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 191 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 2354 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 12031 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 178 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 178 | 174 | 2.30% |
| Robbery In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Robbery. | 13 | 12 | 8.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 51 | 49 | 4.08% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 35 | 39 | -10.26% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 63 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 63 | 59 | 6.78% |
| Arson In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Arson. | 15 | 2 | 650.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 195 reported cases of Property damage. | 195 | 193 | 1.04% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 144 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 144 | 135 | 6.67% |
| Theft In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 721 reported cases of Theft. | 721 | 692 | 4.19% |
| Deception In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 116 reported cases of Deception. | 116 | 127 | -8.66% |
| Bribery In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 11 | 4 | 175.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 18 | 7 | 157.14% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 137 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 137 | 107 | 28.04% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 93 | 74 | 25.68% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 31 | 46 | -32.61% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 13 | 10 | 30.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 212 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 212 | 86 | 146.51% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 305 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 305 | 294 | 3.74% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Property and deception offences consistently represent the highest volume, dominated by theft.
- Crimes against the person show moderate fluctuations but no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Drug offences have generally increased since 2015, with drug use and possession rising notably.
- Justice procedures offences have high numbers, with breaches of orders peaking in 2020 and decreasing since.
- Public order and security offences remain relatively stable with minor variations.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (2025 data):
- Theft: 721 incidents (highest single crime category).
- Property damage: 195 incidents.
- Assault and related offences: 178 incidents.
- Breaches of orders: 305 incidents.
- Drug use and possession: 137 incidents.
- Weapons and explosives offences: 93 incidents.
- Other crimes against the person: 63 incidents.
- Robbery remains low comparatively at 13 incidents.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Theft dropped sharply from 778 (2020) to 443 (2022), then rose again to 721 (2025).
- Arson shows a large spike in 2025 (15) from very low levels in 2024 (2).
- Assault peaked in 2022 at 199, then decreased to 161 by 2023 before rising again to 178 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders declined steadily after 2020’s peak of 430, down to 305 in 2025.
- Justice procedures offences had a sharp rise in 2025 (212) from 86 in 2024.
- Drug dealing and trafficking fluctuated, dropping to 4 in 2024 from 24 in 2020, then back to 11 in 2025.
- Disorderly and offensive conduct dropped significantly from 46 in 2024 to 31 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate overall crime, indicating higher risks to property than personal safety.
- Violent crimes like assault are relatively stable but remain significant, with assaults nearly 3 times more frequent than robberies.
- Breaches of orders remain a major concern, suggesting ongoing legal compliance issues affecting community safety.
- Drug use and possession incidents have increased since 2015, highlighting potential public health and safety concerns.
- Weapons offences remain high (93 in 2025), indicating persistent risk related to weapons in the community.
- The decline in robbery and some public order offences contrasts with rising theft and drug-related crimes, suggesting shifts in crime patterns.
- Fluctuations in arson and dangerous acts endangering people warrant monitoring due to potential harm to residents.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Melton (2021)
Melton is a quiet suburb with around 7953 people. While families are part of the community, only about 36.4% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1058, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.6%. While 62.9% 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, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Melton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 74 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, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Melton, VIC are Car Accessories (2023), Tools (1766), Electrical Appliances (1682), Power Tools (1580) and Cash/Document (1563).
What is the crime rate in Melton, VIC?
Melton, VIC has a crime rate of 2354 reported criminal offences.
Is Melton, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Melton, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 29,599 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Melton, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Melton, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1191 reported offences.
Has crime in the Melton, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 1% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 340 offenses against persons in Melton, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Melton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1075 property crime offenses in Melton, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Melton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Melton, VIC recorded 166 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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