Crime Rates for Skye, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Skye (3977) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 393 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,859 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Skye, VIC in 2021 was 8,088. In the last 10 years, Skye, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 218.6 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 55 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 674 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 Skye for 2025: B Property and deception offences (211), A Crimes against the person (68), E Justice procedures offences (65).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 324 | 531 | 431 | 407 | 435 | 466 | 329 | 330 | 290 | 386 | 393 |
| A Crimes against the person | 47 | 51 | 73 | 80 | 60 | 84 | 63 | 70 | 56 | 61 | 68 |
| B Property and deception offences | 222 | 354 | 204 | 201 | 251 | 227 | 120 | 141 | 129 | 158 | 211 |
| C Drug offences | 19 | 35 | 41 | 34 | 26 | 41 | 46 | 34 | 23 | 33 | 34 |
| D Public order and security offences | 19 | 34 | 18 | 28 | 35 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 15 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 17 | 53 | 95 | 63 | 63 | 87 | 53 | 61 | 70 | 125 | 65 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 393 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 2218 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 36 | 36 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 12 | 14 | -14.29% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 15 | 8 | 87.50% |
| Arson In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Arson. | 6 | 0 | 600.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Property damage. | 38 | 26 | 46.15% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 20 | 15 | 33.33% |
| Theft In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 127 reported cases of Theft. | 127 | 106 | 19.81% |
| Deception In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Deception. | 20 | 11 | 81.82% |
| Bribery In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 9 | -77.78% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 32 | 20 | 60.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 10 | 7 | 42.86% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 10 | 14 | -28.57% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 55 | 111 | -50.45% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Skye, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Property and deception offences consistently represent the highest volume of crimes each year.
- Crimes against the person remain relatively stable, with minor fluctuations.
- Drug offences show variable trends, generally lower in number than property crimes.
- Justice procedures offences (notably breaches of orders) show high variability, peaking in 2024.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft is the most common crime type, peaking at 233 incidents in 2016 and remaining high (~127 in 2025).
- Property damage is another frequent offence, with 38 reported in 2025.
- Assault and related offences are the most frequent violent crimes, ranging from 22 (2015) to 40 (2021) incidents.
- Breaches of orders under justice procedures peaked at 111 in 2024.
- Weapons and explosives offences peaked at 32 in 2019, indicating serious public safety concerns that year.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Theft dropped sharply from 233 in 2016 to 144 in 2015, then fluctuated downwards to 76 in 2023 before rising again.
- Burglary declined notably from 59 in 2016 to 12 in 2021, with some rebound to 20 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders surged from 31 in 2016 to a high of 111 in 2024, then halved to 55 in 2025.
- Arson showed a spike in 2018 (13 incidents) and 2025 (6), but was low or zero in other years.
- Assault numbers peaked at 40 in 2021 but showed a slight decline afterward.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate, suggesting ongoing risks to residents’ property security.
- Violent crimes like assault remain significant but stable, indicating persistent personal safety concerns.
- Weapons offences decreased sharply from 32 in 2019 to 10 in 2025, possibly reflecting improved control or enforcement.
- Drug use and possession offenses are relatively steady, with a slight peak in 2020 (38), suggesting ongoing drug-related issues.
- The large number and fluctuation in breaches of orders may indicate challenges in legal compliance and community safety enforcement.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Skye (2021)
Skye is a quiet suburb with around 8088 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 51.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2004, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.5%. A majority of residents (75.5%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Skye, VIC
If you’re considering living near Skye , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Sandhurst - 151 offences (0.02898 per 100,000 people)
- Botanic Ridge - 325 offences (0.04823 per 100,000 people)
- Langwarrin - 1180 offences (0.05003 per 100,000 people)
- Lyndhurst - 519 offences (0.05814 per 100,000 people)
- Cranbourne West - 1452 offences (0.07271 per 100,000 people)
- Cranbourne South - 250 offences (0.07714 per 100,000 people)
- Carrum Downs - 2551 offences (0.11608 per 100,000 people)
- Frankston North - 894 offences (0.15654 per 100,000 people)
- Cranbourne - 4144 offences (0.19473 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Skye, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Skye, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 22 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 Skye, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Skye, VIC are Car Accessories (501), Cash/Document (453), Power Tools (436), Personal Property (402) and Tools (338).
What is the crime rate in Skye, VIC?
Skye, VIC has a crime rate of 393 reported criminal offences.
Is Skye, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Skye, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 4,859 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Skye, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Skye, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 211 reported offences.
Has crime in the Skye, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 16% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Skye, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 68 offenses against persons in Skye, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Skye, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 191 property crime offenses in Skye, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Skye, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Skye, VIC recorded 34 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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