Crime Rates for Princes Hill, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Princes Hill (3054) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 259 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,918 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Princes Hill, VIC in 2021 was 2,005. In the last 10 years, Princes Hill, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 154.2 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 14.1 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 286.4 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 Princes Hill for 2025: B Property and deception offences (184), A Crimes against the person (26), E Justice procedures offences (24).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 127 | 192 | 202 | 166 | 111 | 198 | 199 | 184 | 232 | 290 | 259 |
| A Crimes against the person | 16 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 25 | 28 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 26 |
| B Property and deception offences | 89 | 134 | 152 | 125 | 89 | 154 | 122 | 124 | 176 | 234 | 184 |
| C Drug offences | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 9 |
| D Public order and security offences | 3 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 8 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 28 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 24 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 259 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 1583 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 13 | 10 | 30.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 7 | 3 | 133.33% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 1 | 8 | -87.50% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Property damage. | 37 | 56 | -33.93% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 23 | 20 | 15.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 119 reported cases of Theft. | 119 | 150 | -20.67% |
| Deception In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Deception. | 2 | 8 | -75.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 8 | 13 | -38.46% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 10 | 7 | 42.86% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 4 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 20 | 5 | 300.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crime incidents show fluctuations with no consistent upward or downward trend over the 10 years.
- Peaks in total crime occurrences observed around 2024 and 2025.
- Some crime categories show sharp increases in recent years (e.g., Property damage, Theft).
2. Most common and serious crime types (total for 2015-2025):
- Theft (B40): Highest volume, ranging from 56 in 2015 to a peak of 150 in 2024; 119 incidents in 2025.
- Property damage (B20): Significant numbers, peaking at 56 in 2024, with 37 in 2025.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30): Stable but high, mostly between 11 and 31 annually.
- Assault and related offences (A20): Serious violent crimes between 5 and 17 annually, peaking at 17 in 2021.
- Breaches of orders (E20): Notable counts, highest at 28 in 2021, 20 in 2025.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Property damage jumped from 7 in 2022 to 56 in 2024, then dropped to 37 in 2025.
- Theft rose sharply from 93 in 2022 to 150 in 2024, then decreased to 119 in 2025.
- Assaults increased from 5 in 2019 to 17 in 2021, then decreased again.
- Breaches of orders dropped from 28 in 2021 to 5 in 2024, then increased to 20 in 2025.
- Dangerous and negligent acts (A80) spiked to 8 in 2024 from zero or low in previous years.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (Theft, Property damage, Burglary) dominate overall crime profile, indicating ongoing risks to residents' property security.
- Violent crimes against persons (Assault, Robbery, Stalking) are comparatively lower but show occasional spikes, e.g., Assault peaked in 2021.
- Drug use and possession (C30) shows variability with a peak of 18 in 2022, indicating fluctuating drug-related safety concerns.
- Weapons offences (D10) increased notably in recent years with 10 incidents in 2025, up from 0 in some earlier years.
- Public order offences and miscellaneous offences remain relatively low, suggesting less impact on general public safety.
- The spike in breaches of orders (E20) especially in 2021 and 2025 could reflect enforcement or compliance challenges affecting community safety.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Princes Hill (2021)
Princes Hill is a quiet suburb with around 2005 people. While families are part of the community, only about 34.8% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2218, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.1%. A majority of residents (73%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Princes Hill, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Princes Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 22 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 Princes Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Princes Hill, VIC are Cash/Document (554), Personal Property (449), Car Accessories (328), Jewellery (294) and Electrical Appliances (244).
What is the crime rate in Princes Hill, VIC?
Princes Hill, VIC has a crime rate of 259 reported criminal offences.
Is Princes Hill, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Princes Hill, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 12,918 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Princes Hill, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Princes Hill, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 184 reported offences.
Has crime in the Princes Hill, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Princes Hill, VIC have increased by 31% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Princes Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 26 offenses against persons in Princes Hill, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Princes Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 182 property crime offenses in Princes Hill, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Princes Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 9 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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