Crime Rates for South Yarra, VIC
⇌ Compare South Yarra with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The South Yarra (3141) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 7427 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 29,675 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of South Yarra, VIC in 2021 was 25,028. In the last 10 years, South Yarra, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 42.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 5.8 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 260.7 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 South Yarra for 2025: B Property and deception offences (5269), A Crimes against the person (891), C Drug offences (487).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4369 | 5786 | 4883 | 5415 | 6255 | 6323 | 5986 | 6229 | 5751 | 7194 | 7427 |
| A Crimes against the person | 466 | 616 | 593 | 677 | 697 | 620 | 727 | 888 | 829 | 918 | 891 |
| B Property and deception offences | 3014 | 4281 | 3102 | 3656 | 4366 | 3734 | 3835 | 3912 | 3638 | 4835 | 5269 |
| C Drug offences | 298 | 302 | 390 | 404 | 425 | 653 | 500 | 467 | 447 | 521 | 487 |
| D Public order and security offences | 322 | 343 | 362 | 304 | 321 | 275 | 290 | 364 | 355 | 402 | 350 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 268 | 237 | 427 | 368 | 435 | 439 | 476 | 578 | 476 | 487 | 396 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 602 | 158 | 20 | 6 | 31 | 34 |
In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 7427 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 43642 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 549 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 549 | 580 | -5.34% |
| Robbery In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Robbery. | 43 | 73 | -41.10% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 96 | 84 | 14.29% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 75 | 52 | 44.23% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 128 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 128 | 129 | -0.78% |
| Arson In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Arson. | 26 | 11 | 136.36% |
| Property damage In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 600 reported cases of Property damage. | 600 | 483 | 24.22% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 868 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 868 | 833 | 4.20% |
| Theft In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 3426 reported cases of Theft. | 3426 | 3090 | 10.87% |
| Deception In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 349 reported cases of Deception. | 349 | 418 | -16.51% |
| Bribery In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 91 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 91 | 49 | 85.71% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 33 | 44 | -25.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 363 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 363 | 428 | -15.19% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 168 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 168 | 180 | -6.67% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 114 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 114 | 142 | -19.72% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 64 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 64 | 75 | -14.67% |
| Public security offences In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public security offences. | 4 | 5 | -20.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 155 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 155 | 121 | 28.10% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 241 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 241 | 366 | -34.15% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 28 | 22 | 27.27% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, South Yarra, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 3 | 9 | -66.67% |
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 Yarra, VIC
How common is car theft in the South Yarra, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 163 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 Yarra, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in South Yarra, VIC are Personal Property (7428), Cash/Document (7214), Electrical Appliances (2911), Car Accessories (2752) and Clothing (2750).
What is the crime rate in South Yarra, VIC?
South Yarra, VIC has a crime rate of 7427 reported criminal offences.
Is South Yarra, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, South Yarra, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 29,675 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in South Yarra, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in South Yarra, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 5269 reported offences.
Has crime in the South Yarra, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in South Yarra, VIC have increased by 17% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in South Yarra, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 891 offenses against persons in South Yarra, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in South Yarra, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 4920 property crime offenses in South Yarra, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in South Yarra, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, South Yarra, VIC recorded 487 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – South Yarra (2021)
South Yarra is a vibrant suburb with 25028 people. While families are part of the community, only about 21.2% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.7 people. The median household weekly income is $2063, though the unemployment rate stands at 4%. While 55.7% 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 Yarra, VIC
If you’re considering living near South Yarra , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Toorak - 1820 offences (0.14200 per 100,000 people)
- Richmond - 9722 offences (0.34008 per 100,000 people)
- Windsor - 2744 offences (0.37729 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda - 8714 offences (0.44710 per 100,000 people)
- Cremorne - 1026 offences (0.47544 per 100,000 people)
- East Melbourne - 2352 offences (0.48039 per 100,000 people)
- Burnley - 396 offences (0.49874 per 100,000 people)
- Prahran - 6481 offences (0.53110 per 100,000 people)
- Melbourne - 53000 offences (0.96467 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, property crime generally increased, peaking around 2024-2025, with theft consistently the most prevalent property offense, reaching over 3,400 incidents in 2025.
- Assault and related offences dominate violent crime, showing a rising trend particularly from 2015 to 2025, increasing from 272 to 549 incidents.
- A major spike is evident in burglary/break and enter offenses which surged notably between 2022 and 2025, from 417 to 868 incidents.
- Deception offenses have fluctuated but decreased significantly since 2019, indicating shifting criminal focus.
- The sustained rise in dominant property and violent crimes highlights ongoing safety concerns despite some fluctuations in other 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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