Crime Rates for Somerton, VIC
⇌ Compare Somerton with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Somerton (3062) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 694 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 11,566,667 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 0.2 people.In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is1 offence per 0.7 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 (597), A Crimes against the person (54), E Justice procedures offences (19).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 268 | 537 | 494 | 542 | 464 | 493 | 365 | 379 | 448 | 694 | 694 |
| A Crimes against the person | 27 | 35 | 55 | 74 | 61 | 53 | 34 | 46 | 57 | 51 | 54 |
| B Property and deception offences | 216 | 423 | 372 | 428 | 325 | 336 | 262 | 276 | 347 | 593 | 597 |
| C Drug offences | 4 | 35 | 22 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 13 | 27 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| D Public order and security offences | 13 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 11 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 7 | 23 | 24 | 4 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 19 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 29 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 694 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 4175 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 27 | 28 | -3.57% |
| Robbery In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Robbery. | 10 | 6 | 66.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 9 | 3 | 200.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 7 | 12 | -41.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Arson. | 19 | 6 | 216.67% |
| Property damage In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Property damage. | 44 | 43 | 2.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 38 | 36 | 5.56% |
| Theft In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 473 reported cases of Theft. | 473 | 478 | -1.05% |
| Deception In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Deception. | 23 | 30 | -23.33% |
| 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 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 9 | 11 | -18.18% |
| 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 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 11 | 10 | 10.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 7 | -100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 3 | -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 16 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 16 | 11 | 45.45% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Somerton, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 3 | 6 | -50.00% |
| 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 Dec), 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 Dec, there were 82 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Somerton, VIC are Car Accessories (627), Cash/Document (238), Personal Property (206), Power Tools (190) and Electrical Appliances (172).
What is the crime rate in Somerton, VIC?
Somerton, VIC has a crime rate of 694 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 11,566,667 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 597 reported offences.
Has crime in the Somerton, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Somerton, VIC have increased by 41% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Somerton, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 54 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 Dec, there were 574 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 Dec, Somerton, VIC recorded 13 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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AI Analysis
- Overall crime shows fluctuations with some decline in violent offences like assault from high levels around 2017-2019 to somewhat lower but variable counts by 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently the highest volume offence, ranging from around 194 to nearly 480 incidents in recent years.
- Assault and related offences represent the principal violent crime, with counts mostly between 26 and 48 annually over the last decade.
- A major spike occurred in arson in 2025 (19 incidents), up sharply from prior years where it was often below 10.
- Persistent high theft and assault rates indicate ongoing safety challenges, despite reductions in some other crime categories.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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