Crime Rates for Sebastopol, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Sebastopol (3356) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1529 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 14,999 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Sebastopol, VIC in 2021 was 10,194. In the last 10 years, Sebastopol, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 61 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 18.8 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 248.6 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 Sebastopol for 2025: B Property and deception offences (738), E Justice procedures offences (380), A Crimes against the person (298).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 985 | 1156 | 1321 | 1325 | 1179 | 1135 | 1039 | 1002 | 1324 | 1315 | 1529 |
| A Crimes against the person | 190 | 196 | 236 | 232 | 229 | 221 | 228 | 186 | 114 | 214 | 298 |
| B Property and deception offences | 612 | 725 | 788 | 731 | 637 | 641 | 520 | 499 | 849 | 716 | 738 |
| C Drug offences | 46 | 58 | 51 | 51 | 57 | 38 | 40 | 48 | 57 | 44 | 50 |
| D Public order and security offences | 46 | 50 | 86 | 67 | 55 | 50 | 37 | 51 | 51 | 73 | 56 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 90 | 124 | 158 | 240 | 201 | 171 | 198 | 202 | 252 | 264 | 380 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 1529 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 7456 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 165 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 165 | 101 | 63.37% |
| Robbery In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 41 | 16 | 156.25% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 39 | 11 | 254.55% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 51 | 82 | -37.80% |
| Arson In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Arson. | 12 | 9 | 33.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 143 reported cases of Property damage. | 143 | 132 | 8.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 100 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 100 | 102 | -1.96% |
| Theft In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 442 reported cases of Theft. | 442 | 436 | 1.38% |
| Deception In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Deception. | 41 | 37 | 10.81% |
| Bribery In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 7 | 6 | 16.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 41 | 37 | 10.81% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 43 | 46 | -6.52% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 6 | 13 | -53.85% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 7 | 14 | -50.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 26 | 43 | -39.53% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 354 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 354 | 221 | 60.18% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 6 | 2 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crime shows fluctuations with no consistent increasing or decreasing pattern.
- Assaults increased sharply in 2025 (165) compared to previous years (max 136 in 2018).
- Theft peaked in 2023 at 588 incidents, then decreased in 2024 and 2025 (~436-442).
- Breaches of orders rose significantly from 138 in 2022 to 354 in 2025.
- Property damage and burglary show moderate declines since peaks in 2017-2018.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (2025 data):
- Theft: 442 incidents (highest volume crime).
- Breaches of orders: 354 incidents.
- Property damage: 143 incidents.
- Assault and related offences: 165 incidents.
- Burglary/break and enter: 100 incidents.
- Weapons and explosives offences: 43 incidents.
- Robbery is low overall, only 2 incidents in 2025.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Assault rose sharply from 101 (2024) to 165 (2025).
- Breaches of orders jumped from 221 (2024) to 354 (2025).
- Theft surged dramatically in 2023 (588) from 279 (2022), then dropped.
- Other crimes against the person drastically dropped in 2023 (7) from 82 (2024), then increased again.
- Drug dealing/trafficking decreased from 19 (2018) to 1-2 range in recent years.
- Weapons offences declined from 58 (2017) to mid-30s recently, but slightly increased in 2024-2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate incident counts but show some decline post-2018 peak.
- Violent crimes like assault increased notably in 2025, indicating rising personal safety concerns.
- Robbery remains very low, suggesting limited street-level violent theft.
- Breaches of orders (e.g., restraining orders) are a growing issue, potentially linked to domestic or interpersonal conflict.
- Drug offences remain relatively stable but low; drug possession is more common than trafficking.
- Weapons offences remain significant, requiring attention for community safety.
- Public order offences like disorderly conduct declined overall, indicating some improvement in public disturbances.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Sebastopol (2021)
Sebastopol is a vibrant suburb with 10194 residents. While families are part of the community, only about 29.9% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.1 people. The median household weekly income is $1013, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.9%. A majority of residents (83%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Sebastopol, VIC
If you’re considering living near Sebastopol , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Golden Point (Ballarat) - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
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- Mount Clear - 204 offences (0.05557 per 100,000 people)
- Newington - 106 offences (0.05748 per 100,000 people)
- Bonshaw - 93 offences (0.09800 per 100,000 people)
- Delacombe - 675 offences (0.12482 per 100,000 people)
- Mount Pleasant - 329 offences (0.14787 per 100,000 people)
- Redan - 759 offences (0.25300 per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat Central - 2800 offences (0.52064 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Sebastopol, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Sebastopol, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 68 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 Sebastopol, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Sebastopol, VIC are Car Accessories (1220), Personal Property (1128), Cash/Document (1106), Electrical Appliances (1019) and Tools (729).
What is the crime rate in Sebastopol, VIC?
Sebastopol, VIC has a crime rate of 1529 reported criminal offences.
Is Sebastopol, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Sebastopol, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 14,999 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Sebastopol, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Sebastopol, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 738 reported offences.
Has crime in the Sebastopol, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Sebastopol, VIC have increased by 35% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Sebastopol, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 298 offenses against persons in Sebastopol, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Sebastopol, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 697 property crime offenses in Sebastopol, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Sebastopol, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 50 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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