Crime Rates for Melton, VIC
⇌ Compare Melton with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Melton (3337) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 4613 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 58,003 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 seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 20.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 4.7 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 80.3 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2251), E Justice procedures offences (995), A Crimes against the person (706).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2161 | 4869 | 4008 | 3813 | 4365 | 4876 | 3908 | 3772 | 3878 | 4468 | 4613 |
| A Crimes against the person | 316 | 679 | 725 | 674 | 765 | 833 | 779 | 724 | 621 | 624 | 706 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1261 | 2700 | 2077 | 1961 | 2135 | 2077 | 1807 | 1767 | 2094 | 2444 | 2251 |
| C Drug offences | 109 | 299 | 184 | 234 | 300 | 286 | 214 | 208 | 215 | 233 | 388 |
| D Public order and security offences | 169 | 376 | 155 | 251 | 373 | 310 | 194 | 247 | 253 | 260 | 266 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 301 | 800 | 864 | 685 | 786 | 951 | 831 | 817 | 693 | 901 | 995 |
| F Other offences | 5 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 419 | 83 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 4613 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 22574 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 371 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 371 | 315 | 17.78% |
| Robbery In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Robbery. | 21 | 22 | -4.55% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 99 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 99 | 98 | 1.02% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 99 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 99 | 68 | 45.59% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 116 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 116 | 121 | -4.13% |
| Arson In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Arson. | 25 | 19 | 31.58% |
| Property damage In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 345 reported cases of Property damage. | 345 | 403 | -14.39% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 268 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 268 | 271 | -1.11% |
| Theft In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 1410 reported cases of Theft. | 1410 | 1460 | -3.42% |
| Deception In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 203 reported cases of Deception. | 203 | 291 | -30.24% |
| Bribery In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 32 | 12 | 166.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 34 | 15 | 126.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 322 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 322 | 206 | 56.31% |
| 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 178 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 178 | 179 | -0.56% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 66 | 64 | 3.13% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 22 | 17 | 29.41% |
| 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 294 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 294 | 321 | -8.41% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 701 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 701 | 580 | 20.86% |
| 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 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Melton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 4 | -75.00% |
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, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very unsafe living in Melton, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Melton, VIC
How common is car theft in the Melton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 69 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Melton, VIC are Car Accessories (1971), Tools (1644), Electrical Appliances (1538), Power Tools (1512) and Cash/Document (1472).
What is the crime rate in Melton, VIC?
Melton, VIC has a crime rate of 4613 reported criminal offences.
Is Melton, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Melton, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 58,003 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 2251 reported offences.
Has crime in the Melton, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 5% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 706 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 Dec, there were 2048 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 Dec, Melton, VIC recorded 388 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community 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 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, VIC
If you’re considering living near Melton , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Aintree - 907 offences (0.11363 per 100,000 people)
- Kurunjang - 1283 offences (0.11978 per 100,000 people)
- 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 South - 2839 offences (0.24987 per 100,000 people)
- Plumpton - 22 offences (0.27848 per 100,000 people)
- Thornhill Park - 1021 offences (0.33301 per 100,000 people)
- Grangefields - 848 offences (6.42424 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime volumes, including assaults and thefts, have fluctuated but show a moderate increase in recent years compared to the mid-2010s.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high with peaks around 2016 and a slight decline before rising again post-2022.
- Assault and related offences represent the principal violent crime, with numbers generally rising from 2015 to a peak around 2021, followed by some volatility.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders around 2020, reaching over 800 incidents, then declining but still remaining elevated relative to earlier years.
- The data suggests ongoing safety challenges, particularly from property theft and assaults, alongside persistent issues with order breaches impacting public security.
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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