Crime Rates for Seaford, VIC
⇌ Compare Seaford with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Seaford (3198) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 2475 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 14,377 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 87.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 16.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 324.8 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 Seaford for 2026: B Property and deception offences (1369), E Justice procedures offences (413), A Crimes against the person (330).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2106 | 2428 | 2032 | 2147 | 2055 | 2127 | 1660 | 1971 | 2467 | 2777 | 2475 |
| A Crimes against the person | 261 | 294 | 286 | 317 | 307 | 317 | 214 | 270 | 384 | 403 | 330 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1199 | 1417 | 1153 | 1182 | 1188 | 826 | 739 | 951 | 1295 | 1621 | 1369 |
| C Drug offences | 176 | 220 | 195 | 234 | 175 | 244 | 243 | 193 | 154 | 195 | 229 |
| D Public order and security offences | 199 | 230 | 181 | 173 | 132 | 141 | 156 | 88 | 119 | 127 | 133 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 263 | 261 | 213 | 240 | 250 | 364 | 295 | 468 | 509 | 431 | 413 |
| F Other offences | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 235 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 2475 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 12940 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 189 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 189 | 193 | -2.07% |
| Robbery In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Robbery. | 7 | 19 | -63.16% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 53 | 62 | -14.52% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 26 | 21 | 23.81% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 55 | 108 | -49.07% |
| Arson In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Arson. | 16 | 12 | 33.33% |
| Property damage In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 219 reported cases of Property damage. | 219 | 253 | -13.44% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 149 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 149 | 253 | -41.11% |
| Theft In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 904 reported cases of Theft. | 904 | 1027 | -11.98% |
| Deception In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 81 reported cases of Deception. | 81 | 76 | 6.58% |
| Bribery In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 19 | 29 | -34.48% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 15 | 15 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 195 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 195 | 151 | 29.14% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 87 | 67 | 29.85% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 22 | 23 | -4.35% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 24 | 35 | -31.43% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 55 | 57 | -3.51% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 358 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 358 | 374 | -4.28% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Seaford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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 Seaford, VIC
How common is car theft in the Seaford, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 112 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 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Seaford, VIC are Car Accessories (2786), Cash/Document (2459), Personal Property (2179), Electrical Appliances (1610) and Tools (1480).
What is the crime rate in Seaford, VIC?
Seaford, VIC has a crime rate of 2475 reported criminal offences.
Is Seaford, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Seaford, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 14,377 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Seaford, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Seaford, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1369 reported offences.
Has crime in the Seaford, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Seaford, VIC have increased by 16% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Seaford, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 330 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 2026 Mar, there were 1288 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 2026 Mar, Seaford, VIC recorded 229 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Seaford (2021)
Seaford is a vibrant suburb with 17215 people. 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 people (74.2%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Seaford, VIC
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- Bonbeach - 293 offences (0.04274 per 100,000 people)
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- Bangholme - 76 offences (0.10147 per 100,000 people)
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- Frankston North - 712 offences (0.12467 per 100,000 people)
- Frankston - 9182 offences (0.24596 per 100,000 people)
*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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