Crime Rates for South Melbourne, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The South Melbourne (3205) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 7043 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 60,989 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 20.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 2.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 105.9 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 South Melbourne for 2025: B Property and deception offences (5065), A Crimes against the person (840), E Justice procedures offences (565).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2115 | 4278 | 4507 | 4611 | 4704 | 5609 | 4619 | 4538 | 5119 | 5689 | 7043 |
| A Crimes against the person | 214 | 540 | 496 | 606 | 575 | 578 | 579 | 562 | 642 | 685 | 840 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1372 | 3021 | 3194 | 3003 | 2854 | 3070 | 2837 | 2946 | 3429 | 4025 | 5065 |
| C Drug offences | 129 | 188 | 197 | 306 | 364 | 429 | 322 | 275 | 304 | 325 | 260 |
| D Public order and security offences | 209 | 246 | 217 | 274 | 241 | 253 | 246 | 262 | 218 | 259 | 294 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 189 | 282 | 399 | 411 | 650 | 502 | 519 | 484 | 522 | 381 | 565 |
| F Other offences | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 20 | 777 | 116 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 19 |
In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 7043 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 34816 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 515 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 515 | 429 | 20.05% |
| Robbery In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Robbery. | 41 | 38 | 7.89% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 109 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 109 | 67 | 62.69% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 56 | 45 | 24.44% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 119 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 119 | 106 | 12.26% |
| Arson In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Arson. | 33 | 16 | 106.25% |
| Property damage In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 510 reported cases of Property damage. | 510 | 394 | 29.44% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 672 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 672 | 667 | 0.75% |
| Theft In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 3511 reported cases of Theft. | 3511 | 2551 | 37.63% |
| Deception In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 339 reported cases of Deception. | 339 | 397 | -14.61% |
| 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 27 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 27 | 36 | -25.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 27 | 22 | 22.73% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 206 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 206 | 267 | -22.85% |
| 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 171 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 171 | 132 | 29.55% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 69 | 70 | -1.43% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 45 | 55 | -18.18% |
| Public security offences In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Public security offences. | 9 | 2 | 350.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 125 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 125 | 85 | 47.06% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 440 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 440 | 296 | 48.65% |
| 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 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 9 | -88.89% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 10 | 4 | 150.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 8 | 1 | 700.00% |
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 South Melbourne, VIC
How common is car theft in the South Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 181 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 South Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in South Melbourne, VIC are Cash/Document (5449), Personal Property (4569), Car Accessories (2550), Electrical Appliances (2410) and Clothing (1468).
What is the crime rate in South Melbourne, VIC?
South Melbourne, VIC has a crime rate of 7043 reported criminal offences.
Is South Melbourne, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, South Melbourne, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 60,989 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 5065 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 26% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in South Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 840 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 Dec, there were 4726 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 Dec, South Melbourne, VIC recorded 260 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – South Melbourne (2021)
South Melbourne is a vibrant suburb with 11548 people. 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 people 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
If you’re considering living near South Melbourne , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Middle Park - 629 offences (0.15725 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda West - 648 offences (0.21959 per 100,000 people)
- Albert Park - 1592 offences (0.26340 per 100,000 people)
- South Yarra - 7427 offences (0.29675 per 100,000 people)
- Southbank - 9062 offences (0.40042 per 100,000 people)
- East Melbourne - 2352 offences (0.48039 per 100,000 people)
- Docklands - 8454 offences (0.54560 per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne - 53000 offences (0.96467 per 100,000 people)
- South Wharf - 1009 offences (14.21127 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime shows an upward trend from 2015 to 2025, especially in assaults and theft-related offences.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, increasing from 743 incidents in 2015 to a peak of 3511 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime category, rising significantly from 135 in 2015 to 515 in 2025.
- A major spike occurred in theft and assault between 2021 and 2025, with theft more than doubling and assault nearly quadrupling.
- The rising trends in both violent and property crimes suggest increasing safety concerns over the decade.
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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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