Crime Rates for Mildura, VIC
⇌ Compare Mildura with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Mildura (3500) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 13409 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 38,794 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Mildura, VIC in 2021 was 34,565. In the last 10 years, Mildura, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 23.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 8.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 111.9 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 Mildura for 2025: B Property and deception offences (5976), E Justice procedures offences (3393), A Crimes against the person (2297).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4901 | 10339 | 10247 | 11585 | 12145 | 10478 | 10242 | 11734 | 13180 | 14209 | 13409 |
| A Crimes against the person | 735 | 1822 | 1683 | 1942 | 2368 | 1788 | 1912 | 1902 | 2075 | 2312 | 2297 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2483 | 5174 | 4381 | 5112 | 5272 | 4165 | 4101 | 5268 | 6444 | 7121 | 5976 |
| C Drug offences | 294 | 544 | 601 | 788 | 867 | 1132 | 688 | 692 | 988 | 941 | 935 |
| D Public order and security offences | 575 | 1036 | 1512 | 1178 | 1090 | 826 | 780 | 1043 | 955 | 702 | 788 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 789 | 1753 | 2060 | 2536 | 2537 | 2300 | 2539 | 2785 | 2703 | 3116 | 3393 |
| F Other offences | 25 | 10 | 10 | 29 | 11 | 267 | 222 | 44 | 15 | 17 | 20 |
In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 13409 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 55497 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 1410 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1410 | 1337 | 5.46% |
| Robbery In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Robbery. | 44 | 39 | 12.82% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 309 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 309 | 328 | -5.79% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 173 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 173 | 167 | 3.59% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 361 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 361 | 441 | -18.14% |
| Arson In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of Arson. | 65 | 89 | -26.97% |
| Property damage In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 1120 reported cases of Property damage. | 1120 | 1204 | -6.98% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 744 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 744 | 1023 | -27.27% |
| Theft In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 3517 reported cases of Theft. | 3517 | 4239 | -17.03% |
| Deception In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 530 reported cases of Deception. | 530 | 566 | -6.36% |
| Bribery In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 80 | 68 | 17.65% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 49 | 71 | -30.99% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 806 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 806 | 802 | 0.50% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 456 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 456 | 392 | 16.33% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 206 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 206 | 198 | 4.04% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 125 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 125 | 112 | 11.61% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 471 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 471 | 492 | -4.27% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 2922 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2922 | 2624 | 11.36% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 6 | 5 | 20.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Mildura, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 10 | 11 | -9.09% |
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 Mildura, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel unsafe living in Mildura, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Mildura, VIC
How common is car theft in the Mildura, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 200 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Mildura, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Mildura, VIC are Cash/Document (9246), Personal Property (5885), Electrical Appliances (3673), Tools (2673) and Power Tools (2617).
What is the crime rate in Mildura, VIC?
Mildura, VIC has a crime rate of 13409 reported criminal offences.
Is Mildura, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Mildura, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 38,794 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Mildura, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Mildura, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 5976 reported offences.
Has crime in the Mildura, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Mildura, VIC have increased by 28% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Mildura, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2297 offenses against persons in Mildura, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Mildura, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 5446 property crime offenses in Mildura, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Mildura, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Mildura, VIC recorded 935 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Mildura (2021)
Mildura is a vibrant suburb with 34565 people. While families are part of the community, only about 35.7% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1295, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.9%. A majority of people (75.2%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Mildura, VIC
If you’re considering living near Mildura , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Cabarita - 36 offences (0.07469 per 100,000 people)
- Cardross - 69 offences (0.08146 per 100,000 people)
- Birdwoodton - 68 offences (0.09091 per 100,000 people)
- Irymple - 568 offences (0.09503 per 100,000 people)
- Merbein West - 24 offences (0.10762 per 100,000 people)
- Nichols Point - 201 offences (0.11666 per 100,000 people)
- Merbein South - 48 offences (0.11794 per 100,000 people)
- Merbein - 459 offences (0.16570 per 100,000 people)
- Koorlong - 73 offences (0.18388 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, crimes against the person, especially assault and related offences, have generally increased from under 500 incidents in 2015 to over 1400 by 2025, indicating a long-term upward trend.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, surging from around 1,200 cases in 2015 to a peak above 4,200 in recent years before slightly declining.
- Assault constitutes the primary violent crime type, consistently outnumbering other categories such as robbery and stalking.
- A significant spike occurred in breaches of orders, rising from 724 in 2015 to almost 3,000 by 2025, showing a marked escalation in judicial compliance issues.
- Overall, the data suggests increasing challenges to public safety, with rising violent assaults and property thefts underscoring persistent crime pressures.
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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