Crime Rates for Seaford, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Seaford (3198) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2772 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 16,102 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Seaford, VIC in 2021 was 17,215. In the last 10 years, Seaford, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 75.8 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 13.4 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 302 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 Seaford for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1641), E Justice procedures offences (408), A Crimes against the person (399).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1965 | 2115 | 2479 | 2100 | 2021 | 2137 | 2062 | 1535 | 2184 | 2553 | 2772 |
| A Crimes against the person | 259 | 272 | 276 | 294 | 305 | 327 | 286 | 217 | 309 | 396 | 399 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1099 | 1220 | 1424 | 1205 | 1145 | 1141 | 781 | 712 | 1072 | 1335 | 1641 |
| C Drug offences | 199 | 151 | 269 | 191 | 182 | 204 | 303 | 191 | 159 | 169 | 190 |
| D Public order and security offences | 148 | 205 | 245 | 171 | 152 | 131 | 162 | 122 | 99 | 128 | 134 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 255 | 258 | 260 | 238 | 236 | 262 | 365 | 281 | 543 | 520 | 408 |
| F Other offences | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 165 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 2772 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 12775 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 211 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 211 | 167 | 26.35% |
| Robbery In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Robbery. | 16 | 12 | 33.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 57 | 69 | -17.39% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 29 | 36 | -19.44% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 86 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 86 | 112 | -23.21% |
| Arson In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Arson. | 16 | 17 | -5.88% |
| Property damage In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 262 reported cases of Property damage. | 262 | 210 | 24.76% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 224 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 224 | 247 | -9.31% |
| Theft In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 1057 reported cases of Theft. | 1057 | 769 | 37.45% |
| Deception In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 82 reported cases of Deception. | 82 | 92 | -10.87% |
| Bribery In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 26 | 12 | 116.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 10 | 21 | -52.38% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 154 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 154 | 136 | 13.24% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 80 | 81 | -1.23% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 19 | 21 | -9.52% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 33 | 26 | 26.92% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 54 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 54 | 81 | -33.33% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 354 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 354 | 439 | -19.36% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- General upward trend observed in total crimes from 2015 to 2025, with fluctuations.
- Notable increases in Assault (A20) and Theft (B40) in recent years, peaking in 2025.
- Some crime categories show volatile year-to-year variations, e.g., Burglary and Breaches of orders.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (2025 data):
- Theft (B40): 1,057 incidents – highest volume overall.
- Breaches of orders (E20): 354 incidents – significant volume.
- Property damage (B20): 262 incidents.
- Assault and related offences (A20): 211 incidents – most common violent crime.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30): 224 incidents.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10): 80 incidents.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Theft (B40) surged from 372 in 2022 to 769 in 2024 and then 1,057 in 2025.
- Burglary dropped sharply from 247 in 2024 to 142 in 2023, then rose again to 224 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders more than doubled from 226 in 2022 to 484 in 2023 before slightly decreasing to 354 in 2025.
- Assault increased from 126 in 2022 to 181 in 2023 and further to 211 in 2025.
- Drug dealing and trafficking dropped from 56 in 2021 to 12 in 2024, then rose again to 26 in 2025.
- Dangerous acts endangering people declined from 50 in 2019 to 23 in 2023.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (Theft, Burglary, Property damage) consistently dominate the crime profile, with Theft rising markedly in recent years, indicating increased property vulnerability.
- Violent crimes (Assault, Robbery, Stalking) show moderate increases, with Assault notably rising by 67% from 126 in 2022 to 211 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders represent a large and fluctuating category, potentially impacting community safety and order.
- Drug offences fluctuate but drug use and possession remain relatively high, indicating ongoing substance-related issues.
- Weapons offences remain relatively steady but at concerning levels (~80 incidents/year recently).
- Public order offences like Disorderly conduct and Public nuisance have generally decreased over time, suggesting some improvement in community behavior.
- No reported bribery or regulatory driving offences in recent years, indicating low incidence or underreporting.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Seaford (2021)
Seaford is a vibrant suburb with 17215 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 39.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1500, though the unemployment rate stands at 5%. A majority of residents (74.2%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Seaford, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Seaford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 137 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 Seaford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Seaford, VIC are Car Accessories (2706), Cash/Document (2432), Personal Property (2211), Electrical Appliances (1710) and Power Tools (1558).
What is the crime rate in Seaford, VIC?
Seaford, VIC has a crime rate of 2772 reported criminal offences.
Is Seaford, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Seaford, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 16,102 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Seaford, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Seaford, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1641 reported offences.
Has crime in the Seaford, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Seaford, VIC have increased by 30% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Seaford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 399 offenses against persons in Seaford, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Seaford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1559 property crime offenses in Seaford, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Seaford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Seaford, VIC recorded 190 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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