Crime Rates for Mitchell Park, VIC
⇌ Compare Mitchell Park with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Mitchell Park (3355) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 192 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 21,646 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Mitchell Park, VIC in 2021 was 887. In the last 10 years, Mitchell Park, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 126.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 8.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 221.8 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 Mitchell Park for 2026: B Property and deception offences (132), E Justice procedures offences (35), A Crimes against the person (23).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 70 | 102 | 89 | 146 | 109 | 91 | 104 | 135 | 178 | 183 | 192 |
| A Crimes against the person | 12 | 16 | 17 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 25 | 15 | 23 |
| B Property and deception offences | 51 | 65 | 55 | 43 | 74 | 64 | 73 | 102 | 110 | 152 | 132 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 7 | 12 | 11 | 73 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 14 | 35 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 192 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 921 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 7 | 7 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 9 | 2 | 350.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Arson. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Property damage. | 16 | 12 | 33.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 12 | 25 | -52.00% |
| Theft In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of Theft. | 93 | 108 | -13.89% |
| Deception In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Deception. | 7 | 5 | 40.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 7 | 5 | 40.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 28 | 9 | 211.11% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
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 Mitchell Park, VIC
How common is car theft in the Mitchell Park, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 8 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 Mitchell Park, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Mitchell Park, VIC are Tools (255), Car Accessories (203), Power Tools (179), Electrical Appliances (112) and Personal Property (90).
What is the crime rate in Mitchell Park, VIC?
Mitchell Park, VIC has a crime rate of 192 reported criminal offences.
Is Mitchell Park, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Mitchell Park, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 21,646 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Mitchell Park, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Mitchell Park, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 132 reported offences.
Has crime in the Mitchell Park, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Mitchell Park, VIC have increased by 111% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Mitchell Park, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 23 offenses against persons in Mitchell Park, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Mitchell Park, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 125 property crime offenses in Mitchell Park, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Mitchell Park, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Mitchell Park, VIC recorded 2 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Mitchell Park (2021)
Mitchell Park is a quiet suburb with around 887 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1332, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.8%. A majority of people (84.1%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Mitchell Park, VIC
If you’re considering living near Mitchell Park , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Cardigan Village - 30 offences (0.03135 per 100,000 people)
- Miners Rest - 148 offences (0.03865 per 100,000 people)
- Mount Rowan - 18 offences (0.06102 per 100,000 people)
- Alfredton - 805 offences (0.06809 per 100,000 people)
- Lucas - 253 offences (0.08450 per 100,000 people)
- Cardigan - 99 offences (0.09305 per 100,000 people)
- Lake Gardens - 209 offences (0.11605 per 100,000 people)
- Windermere - 14 offences (0.14583 per 100,000 people)
- Wendouree - 2221 offences (0.21405 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period 2016 to 2026, crime levels show fluctuating trends with notable increases in property theft and justice procedure breaches in recent years.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking at 108 incidents in 2025 and maintaining high levels above 70 in subsequent years.
- Assault and related offences are the main violent crime category, generally ranging between 4 and 12 incidents annually without a clear upward or downward trend.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders, rising sharply to 69 in 2019 before dropping and fluctuating around lower levels afterward.
- Overall safety concerns appear tied primarily to rising theft and order breach incidents, while violent crimes remain relatively stable but present consistent risk.
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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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