Crime Rates for Princes Hill, VIC
⇌ Compare Princes Hill with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Princes Hill (3054) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 534 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 26,633 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 74.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 6.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 222.8 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 Princes Hill for 2025: B Property and deception offences (378), A Crimes against the person (52), E Justice procedures offences (46).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 118 | 449 | 350 | 316 | 292 | 407 | 369 | 415 | 558 | 496 | 534 |
| A Crimes against the person | 15 | 38 | 26 | 23 | 36 | 56 | 43 | 44 | 31 | 61 | 52 |
| B Property and deception offences | 81 | 313 | 274 | 240 | 230 | 285 | 250 | 277 | 450 | 379 | 378 |
| C Drug offences | 9 | 31 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 36 | 35 | 26 | 22 |
| D Public order and security offences | 6 | 16 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 25 | 14 | 8 | 36 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 7 | 51 | 16 | 24 | 17 | 41 | 38 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 46 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 534 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 3157 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 26 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 26 | 22 | 18.18% |
| Robbery In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 9 | 13 | -30.77% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 6 | 16 | -62.50% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 10 | 5 | 100.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Arson. | 6 | 0 | 600.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Property damage. | 47 | 92 | -48.91% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 41 | 46 | -10.87% |
| Theft In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 276 reported cases of Theft. | 276 | 232 | 18.97% |
| Deception In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Deception. | 8 | 9 | -11.11% |
| 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 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 19 | 23 | -17.39% |
| 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 26 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 26 | 6 | 333.33% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 6 | 0 | 600.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| 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 8 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 8 | 8 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 38 | 14 | 171.43% |
| 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% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), 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 Princes Hill, VIC
How common is car theft in the Princes Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 18 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Princes Hill, VIC are Cash/Document (526), Personal Property (460), Car Accessories (378), Jewellery (304) and Power Tools (212).
What is the crime rate in Princes Hill, VIC?
Princes Hill, VIC has a crime rate of 534 reported criminal offences.
Is Princes Hill, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Princes Hill, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 26,633 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 378 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 Dec, there were 52 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 Dec, there were 370 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 Dec, Princes Hill, VIC recorded 22 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community 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 people (73%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Crime Statistics
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AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, property crime shows fluctuations with a general increase in theft, peaking around 2023-2025, while property damage and burglary remain relatively stable with minor declines in recent years.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently higher than other property offences, reaching over 270 incidents in recent years.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime category, with numbers rising notably from 2018 through 2025.
- A major spike occurred in weapons and explosives offences in 2025, jumping from single digits in prior years to 26 incidents.
- Overall safety concerns are highlighted by increasing assault rates and weapon offences alongside high theft volumes, suggesting persistent challenges in personal and property security.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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