Crime Rates for Moonee Valley City Council, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Moonee Valley City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 10329 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,477 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Moonee Valley City Council, VIC in 2021 was 121,851. In the last 10 years, Moonee Valley 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 Moonee Valley City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (6918), A Crimes against the person (1195), E Justice procedures offences (1063).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 9635 | 8608 | 8609 | 8294 | 8417 | 7887 | 7571 | 8041 | 9888 | 10329 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1161 | 1074 | 998 | 1086 | 1014 | 1146 | 1168 | 1134 | 1312 | 1195 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 6513 | 5380 | 5817 | 5172 | 4792 | 4853 | 4575 | 5070 | 6670 | 6918 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 546 | 505 | 453 | 584 | 580 | 425 | 475 | 366 | 540 | 652 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 497 | 579 | 580 | 436 | 350 | 368 | 381 | 365 | 369 | 483 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 902 | 1046 | 702 | 1003 | 1009 | 903 | 945 | 1090 | 978 | 1063 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 16 | 24 | 59 | 13 | 672 | 192 | 27 | 16 | 19 | 18 |
In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 10329 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 55760 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 639 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 639 | 668 | -4.34% (668) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 176 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 176 | 269 | -34.57% (269) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 17 | 11 | 54.55% (11) |
| Robbery In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Robbery. | 37 | 56 | -33.93% (56) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 18 | 12 | 50.00% (12) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 207 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 207 | 222 | -6.76% (222) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 97 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 97 | 74 | 31.08% (74) |
| Arson In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Arson. | 36 | 44 | -18.18% (44) |
| Property damage In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 750 reported cases of Property damage. | 750 | 776 | -3.35% (776) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 557 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 557 | 624 | -10.74% (624) |
| Theft In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 4981 reported cases of Theft. | 4981 | 4772 | 4.38% (4772) |
| Deception In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 593 reported cases of Deception. | 593 | 454 | 30.62% (454) |
| Bribery In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Bribery. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 84 | 81 | 3.70% (81) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 38 | 24 | 58.33% (24) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 530 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 530 | 435 | 21.84% (435) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 313 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 313 | 218 | 43.58% (218) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 61 | 51 | 19.61% (51) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 109 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 109 | 99 | 10.10% (99) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 162 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 162 | 156 | 3.85% (156) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 901 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 901 | 822 | 9.61% (822) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 10 | 4 | 150.00% (4) |
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 Moonee Valley City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Moonee Valley City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 622 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 2 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Moonee Valley City Council, VIC?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Moonee Valley City Council, VIC?
Moonee Valley City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 10329 reported criminal offences.
Is Moonee Valley City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,477 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Moonee Valley City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Moonee Valley City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 6918 reported offences.
Has crime in the Moonee Valley City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Moonee Valley City Council, VIC have increased by 23% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Moonee Valley City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1195 offenses against persons in Moonee Valley City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Moonee Valley City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 6324 property crime offenses in Moonee Valley City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Moonee Valley City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Moonee Valley City Council, VIC recorded 652 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Moonee Valley City Council (2021)
Moonee Valley City Council is a busy suburb with 121851 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $2011, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%. While 68.5% 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 in Moonee Valley City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Moonee Valley City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Strathmore Heights - 71 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Essendon West - 139 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Aberfeldie - 345 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Travancore - 357 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Essendon North - 515 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Niddrie - 589 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Essendon Fields - 677 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Strathmore - 736 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Avondale Heights - 970 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Keilor East - 1498 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Airport West - 2169 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kensington - 2751 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Essendon - 2830 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Moonee Ponds - 3393 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Flemington - 3411 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ascot Vale - 4043 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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