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).

Crime offences in Moyne City Council, VIC from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total0648623529685675706661626718725
A Crimes against the person0166206153207164167202156152165
B Property and deception offences0326286254293265310271316343300
C Drug offences030192033362839404928
D Public order and security offences054483468615054393654
E Justice procedures offences0726267821141419573130176
F Other offences0021235100282

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

Typeoffences (2025)offences (2024)Changes(%)
Homicide and related offences
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
24-50.00% (4)
Assault and related offences
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
807112.68% (71)
Sexual offences
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Sexual offences.
2835-20.00% (35)
Abduction and related offences
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
02-100.00% (2)
Robbery
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery.
12-50.00% (2)
Blackmail and extortion
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
01-100.00% (1)
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
382458.33% (24)
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
161323.08% (13)
Arson
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson.
512-58.33% (12)
Property damage
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of Property damage.
6286-27.91% (86)
Burglary/Break and enter
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
4647-2.13% (47)
Theft
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 154 reported cases of Theft.
154167-7.78% (167)
Deception
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Deception.
33316.45% (31)
Drug dealing and trafficking
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
712-41.67% (12)
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
16-83.33% (6)
Drug use and possession
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
2031-35.48% (31)
Weapons and explosives offences
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
392369.57% (23)
Disorderly and offensive conduct
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
56-16.67% (6)
Public nuisance offences
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
9728.57% (7)
Public security offences
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences.
10100.00% (0)
Justice procedures
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Justice procedures.
38365.56% (36)
Breaches of orders
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 138 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
1389446.81% (94)
Other government regulatory offences
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
04-100.00% (4)
Miscellaneous offences
In 2025, Moyne City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
24-50.00% (4)

Overview

No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), people in 2021

Crime 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.

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