Crime Rates for Niddrie, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Niddrie (3042) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 314 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 5,321 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Niddrie, VIC in 2021 was 5,901. In the last 10 years, Niddrie, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 327.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 36.7 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 453.9 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 Niddrie for 2025: B Property and deception offences (203), A Crimes against the person (41), C Drug offences (29).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 316 | 268 | 239 | 304 | 290 | 265 | 220 | 259 | 217 | 314 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 46 | 32 | 45 | 30 | 42 | 19 | 41 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 243 | 175 | 171 | 175 | 139 | 184 | 144 | 164 | 169 | 203 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 7 | 19 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 8 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 18 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 30 | 21 | 19 | 57 | 59 | 20 | 18 | 31 | 4 | 22 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 314 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 1767 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 16 | 12 | 33.33% |
| Robbery In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 13 | 4 | 225.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 8 | 2 | 300.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Property damage. | 22 | 16 | 37.50% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 21 | 19 | 10.53% |
| Theft In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 140 reported cases of Theft. | 140 | 118 | 18.64% |
| Deception In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Deception. | 20 | 16 | 25.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 24 | 6 | 300.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 11 | 9 | 22.22% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 11 | 2 | 450.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 11 | 2 | 450.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Niddrie, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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 Niddrie, VIC
How common is car theft in the Niddrie, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 15 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 Niddrie, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Niddrie, VIC are Personal Property (748), Tools (590), Jewellery (484), Cash/Document (467) and Power Tools (412).
What is the crime rate in Niddrie, VIC?
Niddrie, VIC has a crime rate of 314 reported criminal offences.
Is Niddrie, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Niddrie, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,321 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Niddrie, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Niddrie, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 203 reported offences.
Has crime in the Niddrie, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Niddrie, VIC have increased by 8% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Niddrie, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 41 offenses against persons in Niddrie, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Niddrie, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 183 property crime offenses in Niddrie, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Niddrie, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Niddrie, VIC recorded 29 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Niddrie (2021)
Niddrie is a quiet suburb with around 5901 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $2213, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.4%. A majority of people (76%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Niddrie, VIC
If you’re considering living near Niddrie , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Strathmore Heights - 37 offences (0.03534 per 100,000 people)
- Avondale Heights - 469 offences (0.03786 per 100,000 people)
- Aberfeldie - 176 offences (0.04484 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon West - 70 offences (0.04490 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor East - 757 offences (0.05021 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon - 1446 offences (0.06808 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon North - 259 offences (0.08434 per 100,000 people)
- Airport West - 1064 offences (0.13018 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon Fields - 357 offences (27.46154 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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