Crime Rates for Port Phillip City Council, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Port Phillip City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 15873 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 15,571 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Port Phillip City Council, VIC in 2021 was 101,942. In the last 10 years, Port Phillip 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 Port Phillip City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (10960), A Crimes against the person (2069), E Justice procedures offences (1467).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 13623 | 12512 | 13103 | 12558 | 13579 | 12350 | 12589 | 12713 | 14690 | 15873 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1536 | 1525 | 1681 | 1618 | 1764 | 1764 | 1803 | 1725 | 1890 | 2069 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 9460 | 8225 | 8510 | 7792 | 7374 | 7442 | 7684 | 8252 | 10198 | 10960 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 801 | 807 | 900 | 921 | 1099 | 820 | 933 | 774 | 772 | 697 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 854 | 929 | 906 | 832 | 773 | 653 | 760 | 647 | 600 | 643 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 933 | 996 | 1073 | 1343 | 1284 | 1347 | 1378 | 1292 | 1200 | 1467 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 39 | 30 | 33 | 52 | 1285 | 324 | 31 | 23 | 30 | 37 |
In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 15873 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 85897 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 2 | 9 | -77.78% (9) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 1187 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1187 | 1075 | 10.42% (1075) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 327 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 327 | 295 | 10.85% (295) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 26 | 17 | 52.94% (17) |
| Robbery In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Robbery. | 80 | 90 | -11.11% (90) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 16 | 9 | 77.78% (9) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 314 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 314 | 298 | 5.37% (298) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 117 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 117 | 97 | 20.62% (97) |
| Arson In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 91 reported cases of Arson. | 91 | 50 | 82.00% (50) |
| Property damage In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 1171 reported cases of Property damage. | 1171 | 1137 | 2.99% (1137) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 1473 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1473 | 1417 | 3.95% (1417) |
| Theft In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 7515 reported cases of Theft. | 7515 | 6651 | 12.99% (6651) |
| Deception In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 710 reported cases of Deception. | 710 | 943 | -24.71% (943) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 93 | 163 | -42.94% (163) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 42 | 56 | -25.00% (56) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 562 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 562 | 553 | 1.63% (553) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 310 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 310 | 272 | 13.97% (272) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 189 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 189 | 179 | 5.59% (179) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 127 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 127 | 132 | -3.79% (132) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Public security offences. | 17 | 17 | 0.00% (17) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 305 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 305 | 234 | 30.34% (234) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 1162 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1162 | 966 | 20.29% (966) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 13 | 24 | -45.83% (24) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 12 | 3 | 300.00% (3) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 8 | 3 | 166.67% (3) |
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.
FAQ About Crime in Port Phillip City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Port Phillip City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1014 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 3 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Port Phillip City Council, VIC?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Port Phillip City Council, VIC?
Port Phillip City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 15873 reported criminal offences.
Is Port Phillip City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Port Phillip City Council, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 15,571 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Port Phillip City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Port Phillip City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 10960 reported offences.
Has crime in the Port Phillip City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Port Phillip City Council, VIC have increased by 17% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Port Phillip City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2069 offenses against persons in Port Phillip City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Port Phillip City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 10250 property crime offenses in Port Phillip City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Port Phillip City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 697 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Port Phillip City Council (2021)
Port Phillip City Council is a busy suburb with 101942 people. While families are part of the community, only about 32% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2069, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.5%. While 60.7% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest Suburbs in Port Phillip City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Port Phillip City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Ripponlea - 219 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Middle Park - 629 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda West - 648 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Albert Park - 1592 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda East - 1596 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Balaclava - 1624 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Elwood - 2182 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Port Melbourne - 6247 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- South Melbourne - 7043 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda - 8714 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Southbank - 9062 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne - 53000 offences ( 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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