Crime Rates for Portarlington, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Portarlington (3223) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 241 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 5,433 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Portarlington, VIC in 2021 was 4,436. In the last 10 years, Portarlington, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 211.2 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 36.4 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 739.3 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 Portarlington for 2025: B Property and deception offences (152), A Crimes against the person (38), E Justice procedures offences (22).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 190 | 195 | 158 | 167 | 230 | 189 | 175 | 173 | 143 | 199 | 241 |
| A Crimes against the person | 31 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 37 | 24 | 28 | 39 | 28 | 39 | 38 |
| B Property and deception offences | 112 | 142 | 115 | 114 | 114 | 131 | 106 | 103 | 68 | 106 | 152 |
| C Drug offences | 7 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| D Public order and security offences | 28 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 17 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 12 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 50 | 12 | 21 | 19 | 31 | 37 | 22 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 241 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 1263 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 21 | 18 | 16.67% |
| Robbery In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 6 | 11 | -45.45% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 9 | 7 | 28.57% |
| Arson In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Property damage. | 18 | 24 | -25.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 30 | 19 | 57.89% |
| Theft In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 92 reported cases of Theft. | 92 | 46 | 100.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Deception. | 12 | 15 | -20.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 6 | 0 | 600.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 8 | 12 | -33.33% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 9 | 0 | 900.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 6 | 5 | 20.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 16 | 32 | -50.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 4 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Portarlington, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes show fluctuations with some peaks and troughs but no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Notable increase in some categories in 2025 compared to previous years.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, peaking at 92 incidents in 2025; generally high across all years (range: 32-92).
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) also significant, peaking at 50 in 2020; fluctuates between 13 and 50.
- Property damage (B20) consistently high, with a peak of 28 in 2016 and 26+ in multiple years.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most serious personal crimes, highest at 21 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) peaked at 49 in 2019, indicating significant justice procedure offences.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Theft dropped sharply from 92 (2025) to 46 (2024) and 32 (2023), then fluctuated.
- Burglary dropped from 50 (2020) to 18 (2019), then rose again to 40 (2021).
- Assault increased from 9 (2018) to 19 (2019), then steady rise reaching 21 (2025).
- Breaches of orders spiked at 49 in 2019, then declined sharply to 6 in 2018 and fluctuated thereafter.
- Property damage dropped from 28 (2016) to 16 (2018), then increased again up to 24 (2024).
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes dominate overall, especially theft, burglary, and property damage, indicating ongoing risk to property.
- Violent crimes (Assault and related offences) increased gradually, suggesting rising personal safety concerns.
- Robbery is negligible, with only 1 incident recorded in 2018 and none thereafter.
- Drug offences remain relatively low but persistent, with sporadic small spikes.
- Weapons offences increased notably in 2024 (12 incidents) and 2025 (8 incidents), potentially impacting public safety.
- Justice procedure breaches are significant and volatile, possibly reflecting challenges in legal compliance and enforcement.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Portarlington (2021)
Portarlington is a quiet suburb with around 4436 people. While families are part of the community, only about 23.2% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2 people. The median household weekly income is $1064, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.5%. A majority of residents (74.6%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Portarlington, VIC
If you’re considering living near Portarlington , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Swan Island - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
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- Bellarine - 28 offences (0.16568 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Portarlington, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Portarlington, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 10 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 Portarlington, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Portarlington, VIC are Electrical Appliances (294), Personal Property (252), Jewellery (252), Cash/Document (216) and Power Tools (210).
What is the crime rate in Portarlington, VIC?
Portarlington, VIC has a crime rate of 241 reported criminal offences.
Is Portarlington, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Portarlington, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 5,433 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Portarlington, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Portarlington, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 152 reported offences.
Has crime in the Portarlington, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Portarlington, VIC have increased by 28% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Portarlington, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 38 offenses against persons in Portarlington, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Portarlington, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 140 property crime offenses in Portarlington, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Portarlington, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Portarlington, VIC recorded 7 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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