Crime Rates for Mount Waverley, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Mount Waverley (3149) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2237 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 6,330 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 207.9 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 26.7 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1359.2 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 Waverley for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1576), A Crimes against the person (284), E Justice procedures offences (217).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1067 | 1303 | 1658 | 1666 | 1334 | 1480 | 1449 | 1478 | 1760 | 2066 | 2237 |
| A Crimes against the person | 151 | 178 | 183 | 168 | 202 | 153 | 244 | 237 | 240 | 240 | 284 |
| B Property and deception offences | 777 | 918 | 1175 | 1247 | 908 | 1074 | 858 | 897 | 1255 | 1316 | 1576 |
| C Drug offences | 25 | 62 | 93 | 87 | 75 | 36 | 87 | 92 | 52 | 91 | 82 |
| D Public order and security offences | 50 | 44 | 94 | 48 | 63 | 56 | 60 | 40 | 55 | 70 | 76 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 59 | 101 | 112 | 116 | 86 | 150 | 137 | 204 | 157 | 219 | 217 |
| F Other offences | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 63 | 8 | 1 | 130 | 2 |
In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 2237 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 12001 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 150 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 150 | 149 | 0.67% |
| Robbery In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Robbery. | 20 | 13 | 53.85% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 26 | 25 | 4.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 12 | 9 | 33.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 76 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 76 | 44 | 72.73% |
| Arson In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Arson. | 8 | 5 | 60.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 128 reported cases of Property damage. | 128 | 111 | 15.32% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 276 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 276 | 265 | 4.15% |
| Theft In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 1046 reported cases of Theft. | 1046 | 790 | 32.41% |
| Deception In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 118 reported cases of Deception. | 118 | 145 | -18.62% |
| 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 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 11 | 15 | -26.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 6 | 9 | -33.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 65 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 65 | 67 | -2.99% |
| 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 53 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 53 | 44 | 20.45% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 14 | 14 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 9 | 12 | -25.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 48 | 31 | 54.84% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 169 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 169 | 188 | -10.11% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 1 | 0 | 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 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- General upward trend in total crime, notably from 2020 onward.
- Crimes against the person increased substantially from 2015 to 2025, with some fluctuations.
- Property and deception offences show a strong increase, especially theft, which nearly doubled from 415 in 2015 to 1046 in 2025.
- Drug offences and public order offences fluctuate but with a slight upward tendency in recent years.
- Justice procedures offences (especially breaches of orders) have risen significantly since 2015.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime by a wide margin, peaking at 1046 incidents in 2025.
- Burglary/Break and Enter (B30) is the second most frequent property crime, reaching 276 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) represent the most common violent crime, with 150 cases in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) are high and increasing, reaching 169 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10) rose to 53 in 2025, indicating potential safety concerns.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Assault jumped sharply from 90 in 2020 to 154 in 2021, then fluctuated with a peak of 150 in 2025.
- Theft rose dramatically from 415 in 2015 to 790 in 2024, then further to 1046 in 2025.
- Burglary saw a steep increase from 148 in 2022 to 265 in 2024 and 276 in 2025.
- Other crimes against the person spiked from 25 in 2017 to 68 in 2016, then again rose to 76 in 2025 after a dip.
- Breaches of orders almost tripled from 58 in 2015 to 188 in 2024 before slightly falling to 169 in 2025.
- Transport regulation offences peaked at 125 in 2024 but dropped sharply to 0 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes dominate overall crime, with theft and burglary showing consistent increases, suggesting growing risks to property safety.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) are rising post-2020, indicating increased risk to personal safety.
- Weapon-related offences increased more than double from 21 in 2022 to 53 in 2025, signaling heightened public security concerns.
- Drug use and possession crimes more than quadrupled from 16 in 2015 to 65 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders and justice procedure offences are rising, reflecting challenges in law enforcement compliance.
- Public order offences show no clear trend but remain
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Mount Waverley (2021)
Mount Waverley is a vibrant suburb with 35340 residents. 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 residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Common FAQ about Mount Waverley, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Mount Waverley, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 169 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Mount Waverley, VIC are Cash/Document (4379), Personal Property (3988), Jewellery (3944), Car Accessories (2399) and Electrical Appliances (2244).
What is the crime rate in Mount Waverley, VIC?
Mount Waverley, VIC has a crime rate of 2237 reported criminal offences.
Is Mount Waverley, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Mount Waverley, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 6,330 offenses per 100,000 people is lower 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 1576 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 51% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Mount Waverley, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 284 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 Jun, there were 1458 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 Jun, Mount Waverley, VIC recorded 82 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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