Crime Rates for Monash City Council, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Monash City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 15092 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,927 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Monash City Council, VIC in 2021 was 190,397. In the last 10 years, Monash City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no 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 Monash City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (10948), A Crimes against the person (1612), E Justice procedures offences (1179).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 12513 | 11089 | 10302 | 11706 | 12772 | 11461 | 11793 | 13599 | 14965 | 15092 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1414 | 1369 | 1384 | 1523 | 1750 | 1825 | 1671 | 1631 | 1807 | 1612 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 9084 | 7697 | 7067 | 7958 | 7629 | 6855 | 7460 | 9214 | 10602 | 10948 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 519 | 509 | 459 | 745 | 806 | 725 | 815 | 521 | 557 | 674 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 469 | 498 | 447 | 557 | 553 | 488 | 507 | 462 | 497 | 667 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 1011 | 976 | 869 | 914 | 1197 | 1411 | 1323 | 1407 | 1476 | 1179 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 16 | 40 | 76 | 9 | 837 | 157 | 17 | 364 | 26 | 12 |
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 15092 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 84514 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% (4) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 903 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 903 | 1049 | -13.92% (1049) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 274 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 274 | 291 | -5.84% (291) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 14 | 13 | 7.69% (13) |
| Robbery In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 99 reported cases of Robbery. | 99 | 113 | -12.39% (113) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 7 | 8 | -12.50% (8) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 199 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 199 | 218 | -8.72% (218) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 108 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 108 | 111 | -2.70% (111) |
| Arson In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 68 reported cases of Arson. | 68 | 25 | 172.00% (25) |
| Property damage In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 987 reported cases of Property damage. | 987 | 924 | 6.82% (924) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 1298 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1298 | 1575 | -17.59% (1575) |
| Theft In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 7445 reported cases of Theft. | 7445 | 7256 | 2.60% (7256) |
| Deception In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 1150 reported cases of Deception. | 1150 | 822 | 39.90% (822) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 44 | 68 | -35.29% (68) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 45 | 37 | 21.62% (37) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 585 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 585 | 452 | 29.42% (452) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 412 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 412 | 310 | 32.90% (310) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 143 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 143 | 78 | 83.33% (78) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 101 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 101 | 108 | -6.48% (108) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Public security offences. | 11 | 1 | 1000.00% (1) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 256 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 256 | 252 | 1.59% (252) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 923 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 923 | 1224 | -24.59% (1224) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 4 | 14 | -71.43% (14) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
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.
FAQ About Crime in Monash City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Monash City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 941 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 3 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Monash City Council, VIC?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Monash City Council, VIC?
Monash City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 15092 reported criminal offences.
Is Monash City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Monash City Council, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,927 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Monash City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Monash City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 10948 reported offences.
Has crime in the Monash City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Monash City Council, VIC have increased by 18% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Monash City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1612 offenses against persons in Monash City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Monash City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 9798 property crime offenses in Monash City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Monash City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 674 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Monash City Council (2021)
Monash City Council is a busy suburb with 190397 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1901, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 45.7% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest Suburbs in Monash City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Monash City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Huntingdale - 339 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Notting Hill - 576 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Oakleigh East - 628 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Hughesdale - 1000 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ashwood - 1335 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Oakleigh South - 1522 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wheelers Hill - 1591 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Chadstone - 2239 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mulgrave - 3593 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Waverley - 3975 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Oakleigh - 4290 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Clayton - 4755 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Glen Waverley - 5505 offences ( per 100,000 people)
*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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