Crime Rates for Mill Park, VIC
⇌ Compare Mill Park with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Mill Park (3082) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 1926 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 6,708 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Mill Park, VIC in 2021 was 28,712. In the last 10 years, Mill Park, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 198 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 34.6 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 358.9 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 Mill Park for 2026: B Property and deception offences (1139), E Justice procedures offences (298), A Crimes against the person (282).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2038 | 2392 | 2251 | 2232 | 2214 | 2066 | 1597 | 1802 | 1714 | 1792 | 1926 |
| A Crimes against the person | 371 | 334 | 384 | 395 | 382 | 383 | 362 | 358 | 306 | 332 | 282 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1218 | 1514 | 1298 | 1233 | 1212 | 976 | 752 | 988 | 907 | 1037 | 1139 |
| C Drug offences | 96 | 138 | 178 | 120 | 124 | 136 | 115 | 119 | 62 | 84 | 109 |
| D Public order and security offences | 77 | 100 | 85 | 109 | 88 | 96 | 65 | 82 | 74 | 63 | 93 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 266 | 305 | 303 | 367 | 401 | 398 | 291 | 252 | 364 | 272 | 298 |
| F Other offences | 10 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 77 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 1926 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 12274 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 137 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 137 | 166 | -17.47% |
| Robbery In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Robbery. | 8 | 5 | 60.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 80 | 76 | 5.26% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 17 | 16 | 6.25% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 40 | 69 | -42.03% |
| Arson In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 6 | 16.67% |
| Property damage In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 116 reported cases of Property damage. | 116 | 112 | 3.57% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 119 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 119 | 98 | 21.43% |
| Theft In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 712 reported cases of Theft. | 712 | 714 | -0.28% |
| Deception In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 185 reported cases of Deception. | 185 | 107 | 72.90% |
| Bribery In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 9 | 9 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 10 | 8 | 25.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 90 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 90 | 67 | 34.33% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 65 | 41 | 58.54% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 20 | 12 | 66.67% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 7 | 10 | -30.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 48 | 53 | -9.43% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 250 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 250 | 219 | 14.16% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 4 | -75.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Mill Park, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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 Mill Park, VIC
How common is car theft in the Mill Park, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 96 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 Mill Park, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Mill Park, VIC are Cash/Document (2274), Personal Property (2206), Jewellery (1968), Car Accessories (1898) and Electrical Appliances (1252).
What is the crime rate in Mill Park, VIC?
Mill Park, VIC has a crime rate of 1926 reported criminal offences.
Is Mill Park, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Mill Park, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 6,708 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Mill Park, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Mill Park, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1139 reported offences.
Has crime in the Mill Park, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 7% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Mill Park, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 282 offenses against persons in Mill Park, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Mill Park, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 954 property crime offenses in Mill Park, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Mill Park, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Mill Park, VIC recorded 109 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Mill Park (2021)
Mill Park is a vibrant suburb with 28712 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 49.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1735, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.9%. While 60.4% 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 Mill Park, VIC
If you’re considering living near Mill Park , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Macleod - 388 offences (0.03922 per 100,000 people)
- Watsonia North - 170 offences (0.04475 per 100,000 people)
- Plenty - 125 offences (0.04854 per 100,000 people)
- South Morang - 1281 offences (0.05126 per 100,000 people)
- Greensborough - 1399 offences (0.06640 per 100,000 people)
- Lalor - 1599 offences (0.06887 per 100,000 people)
- Bundoora - 2576 offences (0.09178 per 100,000 people)
- Watsonia - 521 offences (0.09735 per 100,000 people)
- Thomastown - 2654 offences (0.13117 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, total crime shows fluctuations with some recent declines in assaults and property damage after peaks around 2016-2018 and 2020.
- Theft remains the dominant property crime, consistently high with a peak near 964 incidents in 2017, followed by a general decline to around 712-714 in recent years.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crime category, peaking above 220 incidents around 2019-2021, then showing a downward trend to 137 by 2026.
- A major spike occurred in deception offences between 2016 and 2019, reaching over 260 cases, but dropped sharply afterwards before partially recovering.
- Despite some reductions in violent and property crimes recently, persistent high theft and breaches of orders indicate ongoing safety concerns.
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*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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