Crime Rates for Somerton, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Somerton (3062) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 358 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 5,966,667 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Somerton, VIC in 2021 was 6. In the last 10 years, Somerton, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 0.3 people.In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is1 offence per 1.2 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 Somerton for 2025: B Property and deception offences (309), A Crimes against the person (28), E Justice procedures offences (9).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 259 | 254 | 281 | 223 | 263 | 177 | 192 | 215 | 334 | 358 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 13 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 16 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 210 | 184 | 227 | 155 | 183 | 126 | 135 | 171 | 281 | 309 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 5 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 358 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 1981 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 15 | 14 | 7.14% |
| Robbery In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Robbery. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 3 | 8 | -62.50% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Arson. | 12 | 1 | 1100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Property damage. | 20 | 24 | -16.67% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 20 | 17 | 17.65% |
| Theft In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 243 reported cases of Theft. | 243 | 226 | 7.52% |
| Deception In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Deception. | 14 | 13 | 7.69% |
| Bribery In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 5 | 6 | -16.67% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 8 | 5 | 60.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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 Somerton, VIC
How common is car theft in the Somerton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 86 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 Somerton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Somerton, VIC are Car Accessories (624), Cash/Document (250), Personal Property (206), Power Tools (192) and Electrical Appliances (178).
What is the crime rate in Somerton, VIC?
Somerton, VIC has a crime rate of 358 reported criminal offences.
Is Somerton, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Somerton, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,966,667 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Somerton, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Somerton, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 309 reported offences.
Has crime in the Somerton, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Somerton, VIC have increased by 36% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Somerton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 28 offenses against persons in Somerton, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Somerton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 295 property crime offenses in Somerton, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Somerton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Somerton, VIC recorded 7 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Somerton (2021)
Somerton is a quiet suburb with around 6 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of 1.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1187, though the unemployment rate stands at 0%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 125% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Somerton, VIC
If you’re considering living near Somerton , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Roxburgh Park - 1236 offences (0.05122 per 100,000 people)
- Meadow Heights - 928 offences (0.06232 per 100,000 people)
- Craigieburn - 4321 offences (0.06630 per 100,000 people)
- Dallas - 508 offences (0.07513 per 100,000 people)
- Jacana - 257 offences (0.11751 per 100,000 people)
- Epping - 4614 offences (0.13778 per 100,000 people)
- Coolaroo - 750 offences (0.23489 per 100,000 people)
- Broadmeadows - 3932 offences (0.31396 per 100,000 people)
- Campbellfield - 1781 offences (0.35785 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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