Crime Rates for Preston, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Preston (3072) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 6932 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 20,515 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Preston, VIC in 2021 was 33,790. In the last 10 years, Preston, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 79.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 8.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 299 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 Preston for 2025: B Property and deception offences (4901), A Crimes against the person (652), E Justice procedures offences (582).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 6455 | 5810 | 5326 | 5273 | 5314 | 4254 | 4077 | 4699 | 6092 | 6932 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 563 | 569 | 557 | 523 | 651 | 506 | 550 | 546 | 636 | 652 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 4625 | 4244 | 3739 | 3747 | 3194 | 2740 | 2627 | 3088 | 4290 | 4901 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 413 | 231 | 296 | 238 | 361 | 279 | 287 | 337 | 375 | 452 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 390 | 275 | 275 | 252 | 257 | 210 | 219 | 250 | 237 | 335 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 461 | 487 | 454 | 506 | 529 | 460 | 372 | 470 | 554 | 582 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 322 | 59 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 6932 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 37195 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 368 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 368 | 352 | 4.55% |
| Robbery In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Robbery. | 56 | 60 | -6.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 113 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 113 | 92 | 22.83% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 57 | 57 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 58 | 75 | -22.67% |
| Arson In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Arson. | 29 | 15 | 93.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 467 reported cases of Property damage. | 467 | 423 | 10.40% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 553 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 553 | 469 | 17.91% |
| Theft In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 3428 reported cases of Theft. | 3428 | 2893 | 18.49% |
| Deception In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 424 reported cases of Deception. | 424 | 490 | -13.47% |
| Bribery In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 44 | 51 | -13.73% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 34 | 20 | 70.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 374 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 374 | 304 | 23.03% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 225 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 225 | 159 | 41.51% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 73 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 73 | 54 | 35.19% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 37 | 24 | 54.17% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 116 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 116 | 78 | 48.72% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 466 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 466 | 476 | -2.10% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Preston, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
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 Preston, VIC
How common is car theft in the Preston, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 399 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Preston, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Preston, VIC are Cash/Document (8425), Personal Property (7493), Car Accessories (5091), Electrical Appliances (4232) and Tools (3669).
What is the crime rate in Preston, VIC?
Preston, VIC has a crime rate of 6932 reported criminal offences.
Is Preston, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Preston, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 20,515 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Preston, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Preston, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 4901 reported offences.
Has crime in the Preston, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Preston, VIC have increased by 30% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Preston, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 652 offenses against persons in Preston, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Preston, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 4477 property crime offenses in Preston, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Preston, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Preston, VIC recorded 452 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Preston (2021)
Preston is a vibrant suburb with 33790 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1844, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.5%. While 63.8% 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 Preston, VIC
If you’re considering living near Preston , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Bellfield (Banyule) - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Northcote - 1907 offences (0.07545 per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick East - 1038 offences (0.07817 per 100,000 people)
- Thornbury - 1695 offences (0.08919 per 100,000 people)
- Fairfield - 680 offences (0.10406 per 100,000 people)
- Kingsbury - 375 offences (0.10838 per 100,000 people)
- Reservoir - 5856 offences (0.11461 per 100,000 people)
- Coburg North - 1360 offences (0.16332 per 100,000 people)
- Heidelberg West - 1305 offences (0.24848 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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