Crime Rates for Mount Clear, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Mount Clear (3350) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 204 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 5,557 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Mount Clear, VIC in 2021 was 3,671. In the last 10 years, Mount Clear, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 174.8 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 48.3 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1223.7 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 Mount Clear for 2025: B Property and deception offences (104), E Justice procedures offences (43), A Crimes against the person (37).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 223 | 205 | 217 | 190 | 160 | 194 | 196 | 159 | 199 | 236 | 204 |
| A Crimes against the person | 39 | 42 | 24 | 37 | 48 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 64 | 37 |
| B Property and deception offences | 132 | 125 | 145 | 119 | 88 | 126 | 108 | 86 | 100 | 108 | 104 |
| C Drug offences | 11 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 11 |
| D Public order and security offences | 10 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 31 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 14 | 33 | 37 | 31 | 53 | 39 | 43 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 204 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 1241 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 20 | 28 | -28.57% |
| Robbery In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 6 | 5 | 20.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 7 | 27 | -74.07% |
| Arson In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Arson. | 9 | 3 | 200.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Property damage. | 17 | 15 | 13.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 12 | 23 | -47.83% |
| Theft In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 64 reported cases of Theft. | 64 | 66 | -3.03% |
| Deception In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Deception. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 9 | 12 | -25.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 8 | 5 | 60.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 3 | 7 | -57.14% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 40 | 32 | 25.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Crime numbers fluctuate year to year with no consistent overall increase or decrease.
- Notable peaks in certain crime categories occur around 2018-2021, followed by some reductions.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime type across all years, ranging from 46 (2019) to 79 (2017), with recent years around mid-60s (64 in 2025, 66 in 2024).
- Breaches of orders (E20) show significant numbers, peaking at 45 in 2023 and consistently high since 2018, reaching 40 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most serious violent crime, fluctuating between 13 (2019) and 28 (2024), with a recent 20 in 2025.
- Property damage (B20) also remains relatively high, e.g., 33 in 2018 and 17 in 2025.
- Burglary/break and enter (B30) peaked at 29 in 2017 and remains moderately high (12 in 2025).
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- “Other crimes against the person” spiked sharply to 29 in 2019 and 27 in 2024, contrasted with much lower counts in surrounding years.
- Arson (B10) peaked at 21 in 2021, then dropped to 3 in 2024 before rising again to 9 in 2025.
- Assault fell from 28 in 2024 to 20 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders rose steeply from 6 in 2019 to consistently above 30 post-2020.
- Drug use and possession (C30) increased from a low of 2 in 2022 to 12 in 2024, then 9 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10) rose from 0 in 2020 to 10 in 2023, then decreased to 8 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crime (theft, burglary, property damage) consistently outweighs violent crime in volume, indicating greater risk to property than personal safety.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) remain relatively low but stable; robbery is very infrequent (mostly 0–3 annually).
- Breaches of orders have become a growing concern since 2019, possibly indicating increasing non-compliance or enforcement activity.
- Drug offences remain generally low, though drug use/possession shows a mild upward trend in recent years.
- Public order offences are sporadic and low in number, suggesting fewer disturbances of public peace.
- The spike and subsequent fall in ar
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Mount Clear (2021)
Mount Clear is a quiet suburb with around 3671 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1462, though the unemployment rate stands at 6%. A majority of residents (82.3%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Mount Clear, VIC
If you’re considering living near Mount Clear , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Golden Point (Ballarat) - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
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- Mount Helen - 117 offences (0.03886 per 100,000 people)
- Canadian - 229 offences (0.05588 per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat East - 603 offences (0.10157 per 100,000 people)
- Eureka - 68 offences (0.10742 per 100,000 people)
- Mount Pleasant - 329 offences (0.14787 per 100,000 people)
- Sebastopol - 1529 offences (0.14999 per 100,000 people)
- Bakery Hill - 173 offences (0.96111 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Mount Clear, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Mount Clear, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 16 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 Mount Clear, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Mount Clear, VIC are Personal Property (245), Car Accessories (215), Cash/Document (206), Power Tools (197) and Electrical Appliances (166).
What is the crime rate in Mount Clear, VIC?
Mount Clear, VIC has a crime rate of 204 reported criminal offences.
Is Mount Clear, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Mount Clear, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 5,557 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Mount Clear, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Mount Clear, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 104 reported offences.
Has crime in the Mount Clear, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Mount Clear, VIC have increased by 5% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Mount Clear, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 37 offenses against persons in Mount Clear, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Mount Clear, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 102 property crime offenses in Mount Clear, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Mount Clear, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Mount Clear, VIC recorded 11 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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