Crime Rates for Prahran, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Prahran (3181) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3369 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 27,608 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Prahran, VIC in 2021 was 12,203. In the last 10 years, Prahran, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 46.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 6.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 182.1 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 Prahran for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2234), A Crimes against the person (419), C Drug offences (263).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 2858 | 2634 | 2700 | 2453 | 2738 | 2425 | 2385 | 2494 | 2783 | 3369 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 236 | 228 | 275 | 317 | 302 | 335 | 383 | 387 | 422 | 419 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 1859 | 1589 | 1640 | 1437 | 1621 | 1533 | 1427 | 1531 | 1778 | 2234 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 244 | 334 | 296 | 232 | 234 | 147 | 150 | 161 | 230 | 263 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 277 | 259 | 327 | 273 | 167 | 191 | 234 | 177 | 187 | 207 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 234 | 216 | 161 | 191 | 145 | 160 | 178 | 236 | 154 | 243 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 269 | 59 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 3 |
In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 3369 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 16649 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 235 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 235 | 219 | 7.31% |
| Robbery In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Robbery. | 25 | 24 | 4.17% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 67 | 37 | 81.08% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 26 | 28 | -7.14% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 66 | 114 | -42.11% |
| Arson In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 5 | 40.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 213 reported cases of Property damage. | 213 | 168 | 26.79% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 305 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 305 | 220 | 38.64% |
| Theft In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 1499 reported cases of Theft. | 1499 | 1136 | 31.95% |
| Deception In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 210 reported cases of Deception. | 210 | 249 | -15.66% |
| Bribery In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 20 | 26 | -23.08% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 17 | 16 | 6.25% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 226 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 226 | 188 | 20.21% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 99 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 99 | 79 | 25.32% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 87 | 85 | 2.35% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 19 | 22 | -13.64% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 70 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 70 | 44 | 59.09% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 173 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 173 | 110 | 57.27% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 5 | -60.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Prahran, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 5 | -100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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 Prahran, VIC
How common is car theft in the Prahran, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 113 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 Prahran, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Prahran, VIC are Cash/Document (5373), Personal Property (4581), Clothing (2216), Electrical Appliances (1966) and Car Accessories (1334).
What is the crime rate in Prahran, VIC?
Prahran, VIC has a crime rate of 3369 reported criminal offences.
Is Prahran, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Prahran, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 27,608 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Prahran, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Prahran, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2234 reported offences.
Has crime in the Prahran, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Prahran, VIC have increased by 23% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Prahran, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 419 offenses against persons in Prahran, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Prahran, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 2024 property crime offenses in Prahran, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Prahran, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Prahran, VIC recorded 263 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Prahran (2021)
Prahran is a vibrant suburb with 12203 people. While families are part of the community, only about 28.3% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2121, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.5%. While 63.5% 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 around Prahran, VIC
If you’re considering living near Prahran , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- St Kilda East - 799 offences (0.06356 per 100,000 people)
- Toorak - 887 offences (0.06920 per 100,000 people)
- Ripponlea - 109 offences (0.07115 per 100,000 people)
- Armadale - 857 offences (0.09148 per 100,000 people)
- Balaclava - 798 offences (0.14800 per 100,000 people)
- South Yarra - 3836 offences (0.15327 per 100,000 people)
- Windsor - 1322 offences (0.18177 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda - 4364 offences (0.22391 per 100,000 people)
- Cremorne - 545 offences (0.25255 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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