Crime Rates for Mount Waverley, VIC
⇌ Compare Mount Waverley with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Mount Waverley (3149) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3975 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 11,248 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Mount Waverley, VIC in 2021 was 35,340. In the last 10 years, Mount Waverley, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 114.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 15.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 736.3 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 Mount Waverley for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2809), A Crimes against the person (509), E Justice procedures offences (339).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1157 | 2869 | 3401 | 2906 | 2918 | 2800 | 3011 | 3037 | 4001 | 4255 | 3975 |
| A Crimes against the person | 202 | 318 | 338 | 382 | 370 | 338 | 513 | 498 | 441 | 565 | 509 |
| B Property and deception offences | 787 | 2099 | 2425 | 2148 | 2061 | 1791 | 1824 | 1967 | 2742 | 2874 | 2809 |
| C Drug offences | 41 | 151 | 201 | 107 | 143 | 108 | 191 | 144 | 120 | 170 | 173 |
| D Public order and security offences | 50 | 130 | 156 | 85 | 147 | 92 | 113 | 106 | 107 | 136 | 143 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 74 | 171 | 279 | 184 | 197 | 332 | 350 | 315 | 456 | 381 | 339 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 139 | 20 | 7 | 135 | 129 | 2 |
In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 3975 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 23527 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 281 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 281 | 343 | -18.08% |
| Robbery In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Robbery. | 28 | 36 | -22.22% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 48 | 48 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 24 | 25 | -4.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 128 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 128 | 113 | 13.27% |
| Arson In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Arson. | 16 | 11 | 45.45% |
| Property damage In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 279 reported cases of Property damage. | 279 | 250 | 11.60% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 499 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 499 | 552 | -9.60% |
| Theft In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 1811 reported cases of Theft. | 1811 | 1822 | -0.60% |
| Deception In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 204 reported cases of Deception. | 204 | 239 | -14.64% |
| Bribery In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 21 | 33 | -36.36% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 13 | 12 | 8.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 139 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 139 | 125 | 11.20% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 106 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 106 | 88 | 20.45% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 22 | 19 | 15.79% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 12 | 29 | -58.62% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public security offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 79 | 69 | 14.49% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 260 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 260 | 312 | -16.67% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 125 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
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.
How safe do you feel in Mount Waverley, VIC?
Based on community voting, safety perceptions in Mount Waverley, VIC are mixed, with more respondents reporting feeling safe than unsafe. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Mount Waverley, VIC
How common is car theft in the Mount Waverley, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 135 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 Waverley, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Mount Waverley, VIC are Cash/Document (4383), Personal Property (3980), Jewellery (3780), Car Accessories (2523) and Electrical Appliances (2188).
What is the crime rate in Mount Waverley, VIC?
Mount Waverley, VIC has a crime rate of 3975 reported criminal offences.
Is Mount Waverley, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Mount Waverley, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 11,248 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Mount Waverley, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Mount Waverley, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2809 reported offences.
Has crime in the Mount Waverley, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Mount Waverley, VIC have increased by 42% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Mount Waverley, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 509 offenses against persons in Mount Waverley, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Mount Waverley, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2605 property crime offenses in Mount Waverley, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Mount Waverley, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 173 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Mount Waverley (2021)
Mount Waverley is a vibrant suburb with 35340 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 52% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $2066, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.4%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 49.2% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Mount Waverley, VIC
If you’re considering living near Mount Waverley , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Oakleigh East - 628 offences (0.09230 per 100,000 people)
- Glen Waverley - 5505 offences (0.12910 per 100,000 people)
- Burwood - 2170 offences (0.14326 per 100,000 people)
- Huntingdale - 339 offences (0.17394 per 100,000 people)
- Burwood East - 1989 offences (0.18632 per 100,000 people)
- Ashwood - 1335 offences (0.18661 per 100,000 people)
- Notting Hill - 576 offences (0.19896 per 100,000 people)
- Chadstone - 2239 offences (0.23440 per 100,000 people)
- Oakleigh - 4290 offences (0.50817 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, total assaults have generally increased, rising from under 100 incidents in 2015 to over 280 by 2025, with fluctuations in between.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high with numbers exceeding 1100 annually since 2016 and peaking near 1800 by 2025.
- Assault is also the leading violent crime category, far outnumbering robberies and other violent offenses throughout the period.
- Burglary experienced a major drop from a peak around 580 in 2017 to roughly 280-500 in recent years, indicating improved security or reporting changes.
- Overall, despite some decreases in burglary, the rising assault and theft rates suggest ongoing challenges for public safety and crime prevention.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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