Crime Rates for Richmond, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Richmond (3121) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 4914 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 17,190 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Richmond, VIC in 2021 was 28,587. In the last 10 years, Richmond, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 63.7 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 10.2 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 461.1 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 Richmond for 2025: B Property and deception offences (3389), A Crimes against the person (642), E Justice procedures offences (334).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3964 | 4064 | 4216 | 4317 | 3941 | 4504 | 4697 | 3630 | 3766 | 3836 | 4914 |
| A Crimes against the person | 397 | 421 | 454 | 431 | 503 | 490 | 484 | 529 | 510 | 430 | 642 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2475 | 2512 | 2544 | 2647 | 2329 | 2545 | 2508 | 1995 | 2403 | 2589 | 3389 |
| C Drug offences | 389 | 409 | 405 | 436 | 389 | 620 | 555 | 374 | 277 | 325 | 286 |
| D Public order and security offences | 428 | 422 | 413 | 394 | 427 | 357 | 339 | 243 | 228 | 160 | 251 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 259 | 289 | 390 | 395 | 278 | 334 | 405 | 329 | 340 | 328 | 334 |
| F Other offences | 16 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 158 | 406 | 160 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 4914 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 27936 reported cases.
- Overview
- Latest Crime Rates
- AI Analysis
- Crime Statistics
- What Others Say About Safety
- Victoria Overview
- Latest Crime
- Source
*Disclaimer: Information on this website is general and may not be accurate. Please verify independently. Read full disclaimer.
Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 416 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 416 | 280 | 48.57% |
| Robbery In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Robbery. | 33 | 24 | 37.50% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 62 | 59 | 5.08% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 38 | 15 | 153.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 93 | 52 | 78.85% |
| Arson In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Arson. | 15 | 9 | 66.67% |
| Property damage In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 354 reported cases of Property damage. | 354 | 271 | 30.63% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 489 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 489 | 308 | 58.77% |
| Theft In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 2315 reported cases of Theft. | 2315 | 1761 | 31.46% |
| Deception In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 216 reported cases of Deception. | 216 | 240 | -10.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 41 | 63 | -34.92% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 13 | 10 | 30.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 231 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 231 | 215 | 7.44% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 1 | 37 | -97.30% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 128 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 128 | 88 | 45.45% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 77 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 77 | 46 | 67.39% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 46 | 26 | 76.92% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 76 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 76 | 55 | 38.18% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 258 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 258 | 273 | -5.49% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 8 | 3 | 166.67% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Richmond, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes generally fluctuate year-to-year with no clear continuous upward or downward trend.
- Notable increases in total crimes occurred in 2025 compared to prior years, especially in assault and theft.
- Some crime categories show declines after peaks (e.g., drug offences drop from 2020 onwards).
2. Most common and serious crime types with numbers:
- Theft is the most common crime, peaking at 2,315 incidents in 2025, up from 1,381 in 2015.
- Assault and related offences are the most serious violent crimes, reaching 416 cases in 2025 from 231 in 2015.
- Burglary/Break and enter remains significant with 489 cases in 2025.
- Drug use and possession peaked at 486 in 2020, then declined to 231 in 2025.
- Weapons and explosives offences peaked at 182 in 2021 but decreased to 128 in 2025.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Assault and related offences jumped sharply from 280 in 2024 to 416 in 2025 (+48.6%).
- Theft increased significantly from 1,761 in 2024 to 2,315 in 2025 (+31.5%).
- Property damage dropped sharply in 2021 (482) from 284 in 2020, then fell again to 354 in 2025.
- Robbery dropped from 57 in 2019 to 24 in 2024, then rebounded slightly to 33 in 2025.
- Drug dealing and trafficking halved from 130 in 2020 to 41 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate the crime landscape, indicating ongoing concerns for property safety.
- Violent crimes like assault have shown recent sharp increases, indicating potential rising personal safety risks.
- Drug-related offences peaked around 2020 but have generally declined, possibly reflecting enforcement or usage pattern changes.
- Public order offences such as disorderly conduct have steadily decreased since 2015 (293) to 77 in 2025, suggesting improved public order.
- Breaches of orders remain consistently high, above 200 annually, indicating ongoing challenges in compliance and justice procedures.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Richmond (2021)
Richmond is a vibrant suburb with 28587 residents. While families are part of the community, only about 28.8% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2 people. The median household weekly income is $2245, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.5%. While 64.8% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
Population Overview
- Total Residents
- Couple Families with Children
- Average Household Size
Income & Employment
- Median Household Weekly Income
- Unemployment Rate
Cultural Diversity
- Born Australia
Crime Statistics
Safest suburbs around Richmond, VIC
If you’re considering living near Richmond , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Toorak - 881 offences (0.06874 per 100,000 people)
- Hawthorn - 1883 offences (0.08436 per 100,000 people)
- Clifton Hill - 687 offences (0.10400 per 100,000 people)
- South Yarra - 3873 offences (0.15475 per 100,000 people)
- Abbotsford - 1515 offences (0.16670 per 100,000 people)
- Burnley - 172 offences (0.21662 per 100,000 people)
- Cremorne - 538 offences (0.24930 per 100,000 people)
- East Melbourne - 1247 offences (0.25470 per 100,000 people)
- Collingwood - 2628 offences (0.28631 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Richmond, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Richmond, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 201 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 Richmond, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Richmond, VIC are Cash/Document (9966), Personal Property (7578), Electrical Appliances (3725), Clothing (2947) and Car Accessories (2589).
What is the crime rate in Richmond, VIC?
Richmond, VIC has a crime rate of 4914 reported criminal offences.
Is Richmond, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Richmond, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 17,190 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Richmond, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Richmond, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 3389 reported offences.
Has crime in the Richmond, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Richmond, VIC have increased by 9% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Richmond, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 642 offenses against persons in Richmond, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Richmond, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 3173 property crime offenses in Richmond, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Richmond, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Richmond, VIC recorded 286 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
Voices from Richmond
Read what locals and visitors say about feeling safe or not in the area.
How Do You Feel About the Safety of Richmond?
Tell us your story or share how safe you feel living in or visiting Richmond