Crime Rates for Ripponlea, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Ripponlea (3185) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 219 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 14,295 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Ripponlea, VIC in 2021 was 1,532. In the last 10 years, Ripponlea, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 90.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 12.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 383 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 Ripponlea for 2025: B Property and deception offences (156), E Justice procedures offences (32), A Crimes against the person (25).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 74 | 232 | 178 | 276 | 231 | 209 | 192 | 193 | 261 | 204 | 219 |
| A Crimes against the person | 12 | 22 | 19 | 28 | 40 | 37 | 31 | 20 | 42 | 32 | 25 |
| B Property and deception offences | 61 | 193 | 139 | 168 | 125 | 119 | 115 | 154 | 192 | 127 | 156 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 10 | 7 | 57 | 50 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 36 | 32 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 219 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 1549 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 17 | 13 | 30.77% |
| Robbery In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 4 | 4 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 11 | -81.82% |
| Arson In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Property damage. | 19 | 14 | 35.71% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 23 | 24 | -4.17% |
| Theft In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 102 reported cases of Theft. | 102 | 82 | 24.39% |
| Deception In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Deception. | 7 | 6 | 16.67% |
| Bribery In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 27 | 33 | -18.18% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Ripponlea, 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 Ripponlea, VIC
How common is car theft in the Ripponlea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 10 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 Ripponlea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Ripponlea, VIC are Cash/Document (274), Personal Property (244), Power Tools (134), Car Accessories (133) and Tools (122).
What is the crime rate in Ripponlea, VIC?
Ripponlea, VIC has a crime rate of 219 reported criminal offences.
Is Ripponlea, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Ripponlea, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 14,295 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Ripponlea, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Ripponlea, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 156 reported offences.
Has crime in the Ripponlea, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Ripponlea, VIC have increased by 5% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Ripponlea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 25 offenses against persons in Ripponlea, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Ripponlea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 149 property crime offenses in Ripponlea, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Ripponlea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Ripponlea, VIC recorded 1 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Ripponlea (2021)
Ripponlea is a quiet suburb with around 1532 people. While families are part of the community, only about 37.5% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2023, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.9%. While 66% 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 Ripponlea, VIC
If you’re considering living near Ripponlea , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Caulfield North - 1829 offences (0.10821 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda East - 1596 offences (0.12696 per 100,000 people)
- Elsternwick - 1535 offences (0.14099 per 100,000 people)
- Elwood - 2182 offences (0.14400 per 100,000 people)
- Gardenvale - 151 offences (0.14818 per 100,000 people)
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- Windsor - 2744 offences (0.37729 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda - 8714 offences (0.44710 per 100,000 people)
- Prahran - 6481 offences (0.53110 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences fluctuated between 4 and 23 incidents annually, with a notable increase from 2022 to 2023.
- Theft consistently dominates property crimes, ranging roughly from 32 to 116 incidents yearly, peaking around 2016 and showing some decline after 2023.
- Assault and related offences are the primary violent crime, significantly outnumbering robbery and stalking categories in most years.
- Property damage saw a major spike in 2023 with 53 incidents, sharply higher than surrounding years that ranged mostly between 13 and 33.
- Despite fluctuations in specific categories, the persistent high incidence of theft and assault suggests ongoing concerns for community safety and property security.
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*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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