Crime Rates for Monash City Council, VIC

As of Year 2025 Sep The Monash City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 16245 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,532 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 (11845), A Crimes against the person (1732), E Justice procedures offences (1339).

Crime offences in Monash City Council, VIC from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total012497111911058211223123921200111435131741403016245
A Crimes against the person01386136913651496154919981656164916961732
B Property and deception offences091297737730775907754711670179060965711845
C Drug offences0504538482656774757786592529680
D Public order and security offences0463548426546517528517441487636
E Justice procedures offences0999966926922104513931410140113071339
F Other offences016337613753209493135413

In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 16245 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 84212 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeoffences (2025)offences (2024)Changes(%)
Homicide and related offences
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
9580.00% (5)
Assault and related offences
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 925 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
9251026-9.84% (1026)
Sexual offences
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 322 reported cases of Sexual offences.
32223139.39% (231)
Abduction and related offences
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
181520.00% (15)
Robbery
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 117 reported cases of Robbery.
1179424.47% (94)
Blackmail and extortion
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
810-20.00% (10)
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 206 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
206224-8.04% (224)
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 127 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
1279139.56% (91)
Arson
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Arson.
5824141.67% (24)
Property damage
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 1045 reported cases of Property damage.
104584723.38% (847)
Burglary/Break and enter
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 1452 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
14521514-4.10% (1514)
Theft
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 8021 reported cases of Theft.
8021638725.58% (6387)
Deception
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 1269 reported cases of Deception.
126988543.39% (885)
Drug dealing and trafficking
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
5761-6.56% (61)
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
41402.50% (40)
Drug use and possession
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 582 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
58242835.98% (428)
Weapons and explosives offences
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 386 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
38631522.54% (315)
Disorderly and offensive conduct
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 143 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
14370104.29% (70)
Public nuisance offences
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 101 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
1011010.00% (101)
Public security offences
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Public security offences.
61500.00% (1)
Justice procedures
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 296 reported cases of Justice procedures.
29621537.67% (215)
Breaches of orders
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 1043 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
10431092-4.49% (1092)
Regulatory driving offences
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.
01-100.00% (1)
Transport regulation offences
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
4334-98.80% (334)
Other government regulatory offences
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
911-18.18% (11)
Miscellaneous offences
In 2025, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
08-100.00% (8)

Overview

No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), people in 2021

Crime 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 Sep, there were 1081 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?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Monash City Council, VIC are Cash/Document (28882), Personal Property (25349), Jewellery (20067), Car Accessories (17186) and Electrical Appliances (14273).

  • What is the crime rate in Monash City Council, VIC?

    Monash City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 16245 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 8,532 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 11845 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 31% compared to five years ago.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Monash City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 1732 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 Sep, there were 10576 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 Sep, Monash City Council, VIC recorded 680 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.

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