Crime Rates for Port Fairy, VIC
⇌ Compare Port Fairy with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Port Fairy (3284) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 282 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,536 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Port Fairy, VIC in 2021 was 3,742. In the last 10 years, Port Fairy, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 162.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 44 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 220.1 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 Port Fairy for 2025: B Property and deception offences (122), A Crimes against the person (61), E Justice procedures offences (61).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 123 | 311 | 368 | 211 | 306 | 319 | 370 | 285 | 326 | 285 | 282 |
| A Crimes against the person | 28 | 99 | 182 | 63 | 82 | 58 | 70 | 48 | 85 | 41 | 61 |
| B Property and deception offences | 59 | 136 | 122 | 109 | 152 | 135 | 199 | 154 | 189 | 169 | 122 |
| C Drug offences | 9 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 14 |
| D Public order and security offences | 13 | 34 | 38 | 17 | 25 | 51 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 11 | 24 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 13 | 34 | 12 | 10 | 42 | 45 | 67 | 45 | 12 | 44 | 61 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 282 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 1546 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 23 | 32 | -28.13% |
| Robbery In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 17 | 3 | 466.67% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 16 | 2 | 700.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Property damage. | 25 | 52 | -51.92% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 10 | 7 | 42.86% |
| Theft In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Theft. | 75 | 91 | -17.58% |
| Deception In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Deception. | 12 | 17 | -29.41% |
| Bribery In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 14 | 20 | -30.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 18 | 5 | 260.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 8 | 10 | -20.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 53 | 34 | 55.88% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Port Fairy, 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 Port Fairy, VIC
How common is car theft in the Port Fairy, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1 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 Port Fairy, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Port Fairy, VIC are Cash/Document (184), Personal Property (114), Jewellery (90), Car Accessories (67) and Sporting Goods (60).
What is the crime rate in Port Fairy, VIC?
Port Fairy, VIC has a crime rate of 282 reported criminal offences.
Is Port Fairy, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Port Fairy, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,536 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Port Fairy, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Port Fairy, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 122 reported offences.
Has crime in the Port Fairy, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 12% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Port Fairy, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 61 offenses against persons in Port Fairy, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Port Fairy, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 110 property crime offenses in Port Fairy, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Port Fairy, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Port Fairy, VIC recorded 14 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Port Fairy (2021)
Port Fairy is a quiet suburb with around 3742 people. While families are part of the community, only about 35.2% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1450, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.8%. A majority of people (84.2%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Port Fairy, VIC
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- St Helens - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
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- Toolong - 3 offences (0.03409 per 100,000 people)
- Orford - 5 offences (0.04348 per 100,000 people)
- Tower Hill - 5 offences (0.06024 per 100,000 people)
- Crossley - 17 offences (0.07234 per 100,000 people)
- Killarney - 16 offences (0.08205 per 100,000 people)
- Rosebrook - 11 offences (0.08594 per 100,000 people)
- Tarrone - 28 offences (0.40580 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- From 2015 to 2025, overall crime shows fluctuations with no clear linear trend but notable peaks around 2017 and 2023 in some categories.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high, ranging roughly between 28 and 108 incidents annually, peaking in the early 2020s.
- Assault and related offences are the main violent crimes, varying from 15 to 44 incidents per year, with a general decline after 2019.
- A major spike occurred in "Other crimes against the person" in 2017 (148 incidents), followed by a sharp drop in subsequent years.
- The data suggests persistent challenges in property-related offences and personal assaults, indicating ongoing safety concerns despite some volatility.
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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