Crime Rates for North Melbourne, VIC
⇌ Compare North Melbourne with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The North Melbourne (3051) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 4932 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 32,983 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of North Melbourne, VIC in 2021 was 14,953. In the last 10 years, North Melbourne, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 40 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 5.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 159.1 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 North Melbourne for 2025: B Property and deception offences (3348), A Crimes against the person (578), E Justice procedures offences (437).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1668 | 3455 | 3834 | 3146 | 2880 | 3393 | 3463 | 3476 | 3710 | 4202 | 4932 |
| A Crimes against the person | 230 | 529 | 610 | 404 | 545 | 497 | 480 | 464 | 470 | 489 | 578 |
| B Property and deception offences | 954 | 2092 | 2042 | 1905 | 1739 | 1929 | 2049 | 2139 | 2498 | 3018 | 3348 |
| C Drug offences | 146 | 232 | 196 | 179 | 169 | 260 | 210 | 233 | 213 | 191 | 303 |
| D Public order and security offences | 205 | 273 | 252 | 248 | 229 | 171 | 144 | 203 | 163 | 141 | 256 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 125 | 323 | 561 | 260 | 191 | 252 | 390 | 298 | 363 | 355 | 437 |
| F Other offences | 8 | 6 | 173 | 150 | 7 | 284 | 190 | 139 | 3 | 8 | 10 |
In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 4932 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 23713 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 353 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 353 | 287 | 23.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Robbery. | 21 | 24 | -12.50% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 94 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 94 | 74 | 27.03% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 18 | 27 | -33.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 92 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 92 | 77 | 19.48% |
| Arson In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Arson. | 14 | 19 | -26.32% |
| Property damage In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 396 reported cases of Property damage. | 396 | 413 | -4.12% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 413 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 413 | 399 | 3.51% |
| Theft In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 2325 reported cases of Theft. | 2325 | 1961 | 18.56% |
| Deception In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 200 reported cases of Deception. | 200 | 226 | -11.50% |
| Bribery In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 49 | 20 | 145.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 13 | 15 | -13.33% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 241 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 241 | 154 | 56.49% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 118 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 118 | 70 | 68.57% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 71 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 71 | 27 | 162.96% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 67 | 44 | 52.27% |
| Public security offences In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 55 | 100 | -45.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 382 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 382 | 255 | 49.80% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 7 | 1 | 600.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 3 | 3 | 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.
How safe do you feel in North Melbourne, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel mostly safe living in North Melbourne, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in North Melbourne, VIC
How common is car theft in the North Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 144 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 North Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in North Melbourne, VIC are Cash/Document (2962), Personal Property (2466), Car Accessories (2082), Electrical Appliances (1482) and Power Tools (918).
What is the crime rate in North Melbourne, VIC?
North Melbourne, VIC has a crime rate of 4932 reported criminal offences.
Is North Melbourne, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, North Melbourne, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 32,983 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in North Melbourne, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in North Melbourne, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 3348 reported offences.
Has crime in the North Melbourne, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in North Melbourne, VIC have increased by 45% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in North Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 578 offenses against persons in North Melbourne, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in North Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 3148 property crime offenses in North Melbourne, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in North Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, North Melbourne, VIC recorded 303 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – North Melbourne (2021)
North Melbourne is a vibrant suburb with 14953 people. While families are part of the community, only about 30% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2 people. The median household weekly income is $1717, though the unemployment rate stands at 7%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 49% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around North Melbourne, VIC
If you’re considering living near North Melbourne , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Travancore - 357 offences (0.16871 per 100,000 people)
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- Kensington - 2751 offences (0.25603 per 100,000 people)
- Princes Hill - 534 offences (0.26633 per 100,000 people)
- Parkville - 2509 offences (0.35468 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 6404 offences (0.39888 per 100,000 people)
- West Melbourne - 3386 offences (0.42193 per 100,000 people)
- Docklands - 8454 offences (0.54560 per 100,000 people)
- South Wharf - 1009 offences (14.21127 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, total crime shows fluctuations with some recent increases in assault and property offences after previous declines.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, rising steadily from around 510 incidents in 2015 to over 2300 by 2025, indicating a significant long-term increase.
- Assault and related offences represent the leading violent crime type, generally increasing since 2015, with a notable jump between 2019 and 2025.
- A major spike is evident in theft and breaches of orders, particularly from 2020 onward, while robbery shows an overall decrease after peaks in 2016-2017.
- The data suggests growing challenges in public safety, especially due to rising theft and assaults, highlighting the need for focused crime prevention efforts.
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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