Crime Rates for Seaford, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Seaford (3198) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 5235 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 30,410 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 41.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 7.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 136.6 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 2025: B Property and deception offences (3055), E Justice procedures offences (755), A Crimes against the person (730).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2061 | 4715 | 4385 | 4227 | 4220 | 4383 | 3447 | 3475 | 4622 | 5458 | 5235 |
| A Crimes against the person | 255 | 569 | 568 | 618 | 631 | 604 | 500 | 490 | 723 | 754 | 730 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1186 | 2682 | 2540 | 2326 | 2426 | 1941 | 1527 | 1652 | 2339 | 2961 | 3055 |
| C Drug offences | 195 | 407 | 406 | 436 | 354 | 492 | 500 | 399 | 281 | 405 | 410 |
| D Public order and security offences | 163 | 490 | 370 | 362 | 297 | 284 | 293 | 228 | 222 | 233 | 285 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 258 | 552 | 496 | 482 | 507 | 609 | 586 | 702 | 1050 | 1099 | 755 |
| F Other offences | 4 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 453 | 41 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 5235 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 24635 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 400 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 400 | 349 | 14.61% |
| Robbery In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Robbery. | 17 | 37 | -54.05% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 126 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 126 | 104 | 21.15% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 50 | 60 | -16.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 137 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 137 | 204 | -32.84% |
| Arson In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Arson. | 37 | 32 | 15.63% |
| Property damage In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 504 reported cases of Property damage. | 504 | 429 | 17.48% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 377 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 377 | 482 | -21.78% |
| Theft In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 1973 reported cases of Theft. | 1973 | 1856 | 6.30% |
| Deception In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 164 reported cases of Deception. | 164 | 162 | 1.23% |
| 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 | 55 | -52.73% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 29 | 39 | -25.64% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 355 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 355 | 311 | 14.15% |
| 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 178 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 178 | 138 | 28.99% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 37 | 45 | -17.78% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 69 | 47 | 46.81% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 110 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 110 | 148 | -25.68% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Seaford, VIC recorded 645 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 645 | 951 | -32.18% |
| 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 | 4 | -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% |
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 Seaford, VIC
How common is car theft in the Seaford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 123 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Seaford, VIC are Car Accessories (2822), Cash/Document (2467), Personal Property (2197), Electrical Appliances (1650) and Tools (1550).
What is the crime rate in Seaford, VIC?
Seaford, VIC has a crime rate of 5235 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 30,410 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 3055 reported offences.
Has crime in the Seaford, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Seaford, VIC have increased by 19% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Seaford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 730 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 Dec, there were 2891 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 Dec, Seaford, VIC recorded 410 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
If you’re considering living near Seaford , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Bonbeach - 664 offences (0.09686 per 100,000 people)
- Patterson Lakes - 869 offences (0.11151 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum - 608 offences (0.14343 per 100,000 people)
- Chelsea Heights - 811 offences (0.15038 per 100,000 people)
- Chelsea - 1452 offences (0.17395 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum Downs - 5031 offences (0.22893 per 100,000 people)
- Bangholme - 174 offences (0.23231 per 100,000 people)
- Frankston North - 1585 offences (0.27753 per 100,000 people)
- Frankston - 18366 offences (0.49198 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- From 2015 to 2025, property crimes show a general increase with fluctuations; theft remains the dominant property crime, peaking near 1973 incidents in 2025.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crimes, rising notably from 155 in 2015 to 400 in 2025, indicating a substantial upward trend over the decade.
- Burglary/break and enter shows a major spike between 2021 and 2024, jumping from around 162 to 482 incidents before declining again in 2025.
- Other crime categories such as breaches of orders surged significantly post-2015, peaking at 951 in 2024, suggesting increased enforcement or reporting.
- Overall, the data indicates increasing safety concerns due to rising violent and property crime rates, especially assaults and thefts, impacting community 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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