Crime Rates for Port Phillip City Council, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Port Phillip City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 15615 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 15,318 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 (10806), A Crimes against the person (2038), E Justice procedures offences (1383).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 12885 | 13617 | 12874 | 12317 | 13048 | 13470 | 12065 | 12937 | 13169 | 15615 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1518 | 1539 | 1546 | 1732 | 1612 | 1827 | 1794 | 1746 | 1795 | 2038 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 8529 | 9357 | 8536 | 7501 | 8161 | 7435 | 7221 | 8061 | 8834 | 10806 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 862 | 804 | 927 | 882 | 1062 | 956 | 807 | 948 | 716 | 744 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 982 | 918 | 928 | 884 | 697 | 764 | 665 | 739 | 573 | 605 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 942 | 963 | 906 | 1275 | 1255 | 1391 | 1280 | 1420 | 1219 | 1383 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 52 | 36 | 31 | 43 | 261 | 1097 | 298 | 23 | 32 | 39 |
| Offence Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 15615 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 84441 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 7 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% (2) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 1192 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1192 | 1039 | 14.73% (1039) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 294 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 294 | 293 | 0.34% (293) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 29 | 8 | 262.50% (8) |
| Robbery In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Robbery. | 79 | 80 | -1.25% (80) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 11 | 10 | 10.00% (10) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 331 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 331 | 263 | 25.86% (263) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 95 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 95 | 100 | -5.00% (100) |
| Arson In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 76 reported cases of Arson. | 76 | 34 | 123.53% (34) |
| Property damage In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 1189 reported cases of Property damage. | 1189 | 1084 | 9.69% (1084) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 1523 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1523 | 1193 | 27.66% (1193) |
| Theft In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 7244 reported cases of Theft. | 7244 | 5621 | 28.87% (5621) |
| Deception In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 774 reported cases of Deception. | 774 | 902 | -14.19% (902) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 117 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 117 | 158 | -25.95% (158) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 57 | 55 | 3.64% (55) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 570 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 570 | 503 | 13.32% (503) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 282 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 282 | 251 | 12.35% (251) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 172 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 172 | 187 | -8.02% (187) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 123 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 123 | 134 | -8.21% (134) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Public security offences. | 28 | 1 | 2700.00% (1) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 278 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 278 | 214 | 29.91% (214) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 1105 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1105 | 1005 | 9.95% (1005) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 23 | 24 | -4.17% (24) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Port Phillip City Council (2021)
Port Phillip City Council is a busy suburb with 101942 residents. 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 residents 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 - 115 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Middle Park - 302 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda West - 327 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Albert Park - 778 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Balaclava - 829 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda East - 868 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Elwood - 1088 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Windsor - 1289 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Port Melbourne - 3013 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- South Melbourne - 3261 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Southbank - 4222 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda - 4424 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne - 25541 offences ( per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Port Phillip City Council, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Port Phillip City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 952 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?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Port Phillip City Council, VIC are Cash/Document (30253), Personal Property (26527), Electrical Appliances (13284), Car Accessories (13238) and Power Tools (10065).
What is the crime rate in Port Phillip City Council, VIC?
Port Phillip City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 15615 reported criminal offences.
Is Port Phillip City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Port Phillip City Council, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 15,318 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 10806 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 20% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Port Phillip City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 2038 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 Jun, there were 10032 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 Jun, Port Phillip City Council, VIC recorded 744 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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