Crime Rates for Newport, VIC
⇌ Compare Newport with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Newport (3015) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1742 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,754 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Newport, VIC in 2021 was 13,658. In the last 10 years, Newport, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 94.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 13.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 718.8 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 Newport for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1198), A Crimes against the person (222), E Justice procedures offences (173).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 822 | 1625 | 1455 | 1439 | 1284 | 1170 | 1108 | 1331 | 1196 | 1637 | 1742 |
| A Crimes against the person | 122 | 211 | 175 | 211 | 195 | 174 | 176 | 174 | 140 | 171 | 222 |
| B Property and deception offences | 573 | 977 | 999 | 753 | 779 | 725 | 713 | 930 | 859 | 1186 | 1198 |
| C Drug offences | 14 | 48 | 69 | 48 | 45 | 37 | 28 | 60 | 53 | 43 | 52 |
| D Public order and security offences | 41 | 135 | 95 | 230 | 61 | 40 | 28 | 65 | 63 | 71 | 87 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 69 | 234 | 109 | 180 | 172 | 125 | 131 | 95 | 79 | 158 | 173 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 20 | 8 | 17 | 32 | 69 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 1742 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 9692 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 128 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 128 | 106 | 20.75% |
| Robbery In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Robbery. | 16 | 15 | 6.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 19 | 19 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 7 | -42.86% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 55 | 24 | 129.17% |
| Arson In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 174 reported cases of Property damage. | 174 | 259 | -32.82% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 110 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 110 | 125 | -12.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 876 reported cases of Theft. | 876 | 759 | 15.42% |
| Deception In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Deception. | 36 | 39 | -7.69% |
| Bribery In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 12 | 8 | 50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 39 | 35 | 11.43% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 27 | 21 | 28.57% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 31 | 18 | 72.22% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 29 | 32 | -9.38% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 28 | 16 | 75.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 145 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 145 | 142 | 2.11% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Newport, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Newport, 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.
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FAQ About Crime in Newport, VIC
How common is car theft in the Newport, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 64 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 Newport, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Newport, VIC are Cash/Document (1421), Personal Property (1194), Car Accessories (1081), Power Tools (1028) and Tools (822).
What is the crime rate in Newport, VIC?
Newport, VIC has a crime rate of 1742 reported criminal offences.
Is Newport, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Newport, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,754 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Newport, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Newport, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1198 reported offences.
Has crime in the Newport, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Newport, VIC have increased by 49% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Newport, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 222 offenses against persons in Newport, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Newport, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1162 property crime offenses in Newport, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Newport, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Newport, VIC recorded 52 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Newport (2021)
Newport is a vibrant suburb with 13658 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 52.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $2657, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.1%. A majority of people (74%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Newport, VIC
If you’re considering living near Newport , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Seaholme - 205 offences (0.09918 per 100,000 people)
- South Kingsville - 222 offences (0.10297 per 100,000 people)
- Kingsville - 472 offences (0.12041 per 100,000 people)
- Yarraville - 2486 offences (0.15899 per 100,000 people)
- Williamstown - 2484 offences (0.17242 per 100,000 people)
- Seddon - 928 offences (0.18044 per 100,000 people)
- Williamstown North - 553 offences (0.34094 per 100,000 people)
- Spotswood - 979 offences (0.34716 per 100,000 people)
- Port Melbourne - 6247 offences (0.35428 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, total assault and related offences have generally increased, rising from 68 in 2015 to a peak of 128 in 2025, showing an upward long-term trend in violent crime.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with incidents growing substantially from 291 in 2015 to a high of 876 in 2025, indicating persistent and increasing property loss.
- Assault and related offences consistently represent the largest violent crime category compared to robbery or other offences.
- A significant spike occurred in property damage around 2016-2017, peaking near 285 cases before slightly declining but remaining elevated relative to earlier years.
- The steady rise in both theft and assault suggests growing safety concerns requiring focused prevention and enforcement strategies.
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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