Crime Rates for Moyne City Council, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Moyne City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 725 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,173 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Moyne City Council, VIC in 2021 was 17,374. In the last 10 years, Moyne 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 Moyne City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (300), E Justice procedures offences (176), A Crimes against the person (165).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 648 | 623 | 529 | 685 | 675 | 706 | 661 | 626 | 718 | 725 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 166 | 206 | 153 | 207 | 164 | 167 | 202 | 156 | 152 | 165 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 326 | 286 | 254 | 293 | 265 | 310 | 271 | 316 | 343 | 300 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 30 | 19 | 20 | 33 | 36 | 28 | 39 | 40 | 49 | 28 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 54 | 48 | 34 | 68 | 61 | 50 | 54 | 39 | 36 | 54 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 72 | 62 | 67 | 82 | 114 | 141 | 95 | 73 | 130 | 176 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 725 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 2964 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 80 | 71 | 12.68% (71) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 28 | 35 | -20.00% (35) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Robbery In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 38 | 24 | 58.33% (24) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 16 | 13 | 23.08% (13) |
| Arson In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson. | 5 | 12 | -58.33% (12) |
| Property damage In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of Property damage. | 62 | 86 | -27.91% (86) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 46 | 47 | -2.13% (47) |
| Theft In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 154 reported cases of Theft. | 154 | 167 | -7.78% (167) |
| Deception In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Deception. | 33 | 31 | 6.45% (31) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 7 | 12 | -41.67% (12) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 6 | -83.33% (6) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 20 | 31 | -35.48% (31) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 39 | 23 | 69.57% (23) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 9 | 7 | 28.57% (7) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 38 | 36 | 5.56% (36) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 138 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 138 | 94 | 46.81% (94) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (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 Moyne City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Moyne City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 18 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 Moyne City Council, VIC?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Moyne City Council, VIC?
Moyne City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 725 reported criminal offences.
Is Moyne City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Moyne City Council, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,173 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Moyne City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Moyne City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 300 reported offences.
Has crime in the Moyne City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Moyne City Council, VIC have increased by 7% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Moyne City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 165 offenses against persons in Moyne City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Moyne City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 267 property crime offenses in Moyne City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Moyne City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 28 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Moyne City Council (2021)
Moyne City Council is a quiet suburb with around people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of people. The median household weekly income is $, though the unemployment rate stands at %. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 0% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest Suburbs in Moyne City Council, VIC
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- Southern Cross - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- St Helens - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Purnim West - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Knebsworth - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Yarpturk - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ballangeich - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Nerrin Nerrin - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Warrabkook - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Nirranda South - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Curdievale - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Nullawarre North - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- The Cove - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Gerrigerrup - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Minjah - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Willatook - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Tyrendarra East - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Breakaway Creek - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Pura Pura - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Codrington - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mepunga - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Warrong - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Dundonnell - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Purdeet - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Minhamite - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Nirranda - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Toolong - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mepunga West - 4 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Laang - 4 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Framlingham East - 4 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Tower Hill - 5 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ellerslie - 5 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- The Sisters - 5 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Orford - 5 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Naringal East - 6 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Nirranda East - 6 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mailors Flat - 8 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kolora - 8 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Cudgee - 8 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Broadwater - 10 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mepunga East - 10 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Byaduk - 10 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Rosebrook - 11 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Macarthur - 12 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kirkstall - 13 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Hexham - 15 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Killarney - 16 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Crossley - 17 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Purnim - 19 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Garvoc - 19 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Caramut - 20 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Grassmere - 22 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wangoom - 22 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Framlingham - 22 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Winslow - 22 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ecklin South - 23 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Hawkesdale - 26 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Tarrone - 28 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Darlington - 30 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Woolsthorpe - 31 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Nullawarre - 32 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bessiebelle - 32 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bushfield - 34 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Yambuk - 35 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Naringal - 37 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Peterborough - 49 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Panmure - 60 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Koroit - 198 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mortlake - 217 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Terang - 230 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Port Fairy - 282 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Warrnambool - 7089 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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