Crime Rates for Sebastopol, VIC
⇌ Compare Sebastopol with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Sebastopol (3356) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 1522 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 14,930 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 56.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 19.6 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 299.8 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 Sebastopol for 2026: B Property and deception offences (750), E Justice procedures offences (357), A Crimes against the person (302).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1147 | 1260 | 1316 | 1229 | 1116 | 1085 | 1030 | 1109 | 1449 | 1431 | 1522 |
| A Crimes against the person | 191 | 222 | 231 | 250 | 180 | 267 | 195 | 118 | 187 | 278 | 302 |
| B Property and deception offences | 738 | 765 | 732 | 653 | 675 | 524 | 523 | 642 | 869 | 692 | 750 |
| C Drug offences | 60 | 54 | 45 | 47 | 50 | 37 | 38 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 58 |
| D Public order and security offences | 42 | 96 | 58 | 56 | 57 | 31 | 58 | 48 | 61 | 72 | 55 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 114 | 120 | 248 | 221 | 153 | 198 | 199 | 239 | 275 | 344 | 357 |
| F Other offences | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 1522 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 7563 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 173 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 173 | 160 | 8.13% |
| Robbery In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Robbery. | 6 | 2 | 200.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 34 | 41 | -17.07% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 39 | 32 | 21.88% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 50 | 43 | 16.28% |
| Arson In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Arson. | 11 | 12 | -8.33% |
| Property damage In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 177 reported cases of Property damage. | 177 | 132 | 34.09% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 94 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 94 | 88 | 6.82% |
| Theft In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 425 reported cases of Theft. | 425 | 418 | 1.67% |
| Deception In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Deception. | 43 | 42 | 2.38% |
| Bribery In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 7 | -57.14% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 53 | 30 | 76.67% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 44 | 47 | -6.38% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 9 | -55.56% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 7 | 16 | -56.25% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 32 | 32 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 325 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 325 | 312 | 4.17% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 6 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
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.
How safe do you feel in Sebastopol, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very safe living in Sebastopol, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Sebastopol, VIC
How common is car theft in the Sebastopol, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 67 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 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Sebastopol, VIC are Car Accessories (1268), Personal Property (1036), Cash/Document (1030), Electrical Appliances (912) and Tools (677).
What is the crime rate in Sebastopol, VIC?
Sebastopol, VIC has a crime rate of 1522 reported criminal offences.
Is Sebastopol, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Sebastopol, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 14,930 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Sebastopol, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Sebastopol, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 750 reported offences.
Has crime in the Sebastopol, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Sebastopol, VIC have increased by 40% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Sebastopol, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 302 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 2026 Mar, there were 707 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 2026 Mar, Sebastopol, VIC recorded 58 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Sebastopol (2021)
Sebastopol is a vibrant suburb with 10194 people. 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 people (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)
- Newington - 91 offences (0.04935 per 100,000 people)
- Mount Clear - 213 offences (0.05802 per 100,000 people)
- Magpie - 29 offences (0.07880 per 100,000 people)
- Delacombe - 617 offences (0.11409 per 100,000 people)
- Redan - 456 offences (0.15200 per 100,000 people)
- Bonshaw - 150 offences (0.15806 per 100,000 people)
- Mount Pleasant - 355 offences (0.15955 per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat Central - 2952 offences (0.54890 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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