Crime Rates for Soldiers Hill, VIC
⇌ Compare Soldiers Hill with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Soldiers Hill (3350) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 509 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 18,095 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Soldiers Hill, VIC in 2021 was 2,813. In the last 10 years, Soldiers Hill, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 70.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 11.6 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 562.6 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 Soldiers Hill for 2026: B Property and deception offences (314), E Justice procedures offences (96), A Crimes against the person (59).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 288 | 365 | 311 | 254 | 274 | 235 | 228 | 269 | 339 | 346 | 509 |
| A Crimes against the person | 25 | 20 | 23 | 44 | 17 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 52 | 59 |
| B Property and deception offences | 188 | 266 | 230 | 161 | 204 | 116 | 144 | 182 | 267 | 229 | 314 |
| C Drug offences | 11 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
| D Public order and security offences | 31 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 24 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 27 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 37 | 26 | 18 | 31 | 56 | 96 |
| F Other offences | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 509 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 2301 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 35 | 30 | 16.67% |
| Robbery In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Robbery. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 5 | 11 | -54.55% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 11 | 6 | 83.33% |
| Arson In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of Property damage. | 66 | 59 | 11.86% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 12 | 19 | -36.84% |
| Theft In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 231 reported cases of Theft. | 231 | 142 | 62.68% |
| Deception In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Deception. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 16 | 6 | 166.67% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 16 | 3 | 433.33% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 8 | 0 | 800.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 9 | 11 | -18.18% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 87 | 45 | 93.33% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Soldiers Hill, 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 Soldiers Hill, VIC
How common is car theft in the Soldiers Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 58 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 Soldiers Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Soldiers Hill, VIC are Car Accessories (621), Personal Property (474), Cash/Document (462), Tools (376) and Electrical Appliances (272).
What is the crime rate in Soldiers Hill, VIC?
Soldiers Hill, VIC has a crime rate of 509 reported criminal offences.
Is Soldiers Hill, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Soldiers Hill, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 18,095 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Soldiers Hill, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Soldiers Hill, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 314 reported offences.
Has crime in the Soldiers Hill, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Soldiers Hill, VIC have increased by 117% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Soldiers Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 59 offenses against persons in Soldiers Hill, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Soldiers Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 309 property crime offenses in Soldiers Hill, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Soldiers Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Soldiers Hill, VIC recorded 16 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Soldiers Hill (2021)
Soldiers Hill is a quiet suburb with around 2813 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 41.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1461, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%. A majority of people (83.8%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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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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