Crime Rates for South Melbourne, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The South Melbourne (3205) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3261 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 28,239 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of South Melbourne, VIC in 2021 was 11,548. In the last 10 years, South Melbourne, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 44.4 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 6 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 213.9 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 South Melbourne for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2367), A Crimes against the person (382), E Justice procedures offences (229).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2232 | 2064 | 2305 | 2290 | 2245 | 2646 | 2598 | 2213 | 2418 | 2707 | 3261 |
| A Crimes against the person | 228 | 249 | 247 | 276 | 308 | 266 | 308 | 292 | 300 | 337 | 382 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1436 | 1470 | 1648 | 1520 | 1379 | 1614 | 1419 | 1397 | 1576 | 1885 | 2367 |
| C Drug offences | 130 | 94 | 97 | 164 | 153 | 195 | 192 | 158 | 146 | 152 | 138 |
| D Public order and security offences | 230 | 114 | 129 | 133 | 130 | 104 | 149 | 121 | 121 | 108 | 137 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 206 | 136 | 183 | 191 | 272 | 309 | 255 | 217 | 275 | 221 | 229 |
| F Other offences | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 158 | 275 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 3261 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 17711 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 242 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 242 | 220 | 10.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Robbery. | 18 | 17 | 5.88% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 54 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 54 | 31 | 74.19% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 15 | 22 | -31.82% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 53 | 47 | 12.77% |
| Arson In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Arson. | 17 | 4 | 325.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 246 reported cases of Property damage. | 246 | 188 | 30.85% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 378 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 378 | 312 | 21.15% |
| Theft In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 1555 reported cases of Theft. | 1555 | 1165 | 33.48% |
| Deception In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 171 reported cases of Deception. | 171 | 216 | -20.83% |
| Bribery In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 8 | 19 | -57.89% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 12 | 14 | -14.29% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 118 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 118 | 119 | -0.84% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 80 | 50 | 60.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 28 | 35 | -20.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 24 | 23 | 4.35% |
| Public security offences In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public security offences. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 51 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 51 | 34 | 50.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 178 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 178 | 187 | -4.81% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crime incidents generally increased from 2015 to 2025, with notable rises in property and person-related crimes.
- Significant upward trend in assaults (A20) from 142 in 2015 to 242 in 2025.
- Theft (B40) rose markedly from 752 in 2015 to 1555 in 2025.
- Some fluctuations in drug offences and public order offences but less pronounced.
2. Most common and serious crime types with numbers (2025 data):
- Theft (B40): 1,555 incidents (highest overall).
- Burglary/Break and Enter (B30): 378 incidents.
- Property damage (B20): 246 incidents.
- Assault and related offences (A20): 242 incidents.
- Breaches of orders (E20): 178 incidents.
- Weapons and explosives offences (D10): 80 incidents.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Theft surged sharply between 2024 (1165) and 2025 (1555), an increase of 33.5%.
- Assault rose notably from 2024 (220) to 2025 (242).
- Arson jumped from 4 in 2024 to 17 in 2025 (+325%).
- Deception offences dropped steeply from 402 in 2018 to 118 in 2023, then partially recovered to 171 in 2025.
- Weapons offences increased from 50 in 2024 to 80 in 2025 (+60%).
- Public nuisance offences spiked from 7 in 2022 to 37 in 2023 (+429%).
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate overall crime profile, showing consistent increases, indicating rising property-related risks.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) also increased but remain significantly lower in volume than property crimes.
- Stalking and harassment show fluctuations but generally increased from 24 in 2016 to 54 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession incidents are relatively stable around 110-150 yearly, with slight declines after 2021.
- Breaches of orders remain consistently high, indicating ongoing challenges with compliance and possibly community safety.
- Weapons offences and assaults rising in recent years may indicate increasing violent crime risk.
- Public order offences exhibit variability but no clear long-term trend, with some recent spikes in weapons offences and public nuisance.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – South Melbourne (2021)
South Melbourne is a vibrant suburb with 11548 residents. While families are part of the community, only about 29.5% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2101, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.2%. While 59.1% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around South Melbourne, VIC
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- Middle Park - 302 offences (0.07550 per 100,000 people)
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- East Melbourne - 1247 offences (0.25470 per 100,000 people)
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- South Wharf - 584 offences (8.22535 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about South Melbourne, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the South Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 184 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in South Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in South Melbourne, VIC are Cash/Document (5412), Personal Property (4464), Electrical Appliances (2490), Car Accessories (2393) and Clothing (1491).
What is the crime rate in South Melbourne, VIC?
South Melbourne, VIC has a crime rate of 3261 reported criminal offences.
Is South Melbourne, VIC a safe suburb?
No, South Melbourne, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 28,239 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in South Melbourne, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in South Melbourne, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2367 reported offences.
Has crime in the South Melbourne, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in South Melbourne, VIC have increased by 23% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in South Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 382 offenses against persons in South Melbourne, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in South Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 2196 property crime offenses in South Melbourne, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in South Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 138 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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