Crime Rates for Southbank, VIC
⇌ Compare Southbank with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Southbank (3006) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 9062 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 40,042 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Southbank, VIC in 2021 was 22,631. In the last 10 years, Southbank, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 29.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 4.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 235.7 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 Southbank for 2025: B Property and deception offences (6598), A Crimes against the person (1156), C Drug offences (490).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 306 | 6768 | 6817 | 6885 | 8351 | 7401 | 7274 | 7388 | 7179 | 7584 | 9062 |
| A Crimes against the person | 30 | 843 | 893 | 1161 | 1153 | 927 | 1083 | 1313 | 1099 | 1185 | 1156 |
| B Property and deception offences | 248 | 4445 | 4228 | 3891 | 5067 | 3579 | 3699 | 4081 | 4557 | 4984 | 6598 |
| C Drug offences | 12 | 494 | 567 | 618 | 749 | 881 | 863 | 853 | 626 | 612 | 490 |
| D Public order and security offences | 8 | 770 | 868 | 722 | 1018 | 574 | 606 | 590 | 493 | 444 | 426 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 8 | 173 | 193 | 422 | 309 | 376 | 505 | 430 | 381 | 348 | 378 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 43 | 68 | 71 | 55 | 1064 | 518 | 121 | 23 | 11 | 14 |
In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 9062 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 45377 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 707 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 707 | 707 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of Robbery. | 62 | 87 | -28.74% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 96 | 92 | 4.35% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 79 | 69 | 14.49% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 212 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 212 | 230 | -7.83% |
| Arson In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Arson. | 16 | 3 | 433.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 550 reported cases of Property damage. | 550 | 506 | 8.70% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 530 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 530 | 488 | 8.61% |
| Theft In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 4910 reported cases of Theft. | 4910 | 3450 | 42.32% |
| Deception In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 592 reported cases of Deception. | 592 | 537 | 10.24% |
| Bribery In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 60 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 60 | 111 | -45.95% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 28 | 26 | 7.69% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 402 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 402 | 475 | -15.37% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 149 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 149 | 199 | -25.13% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 220 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 220 | 168 | 30.95% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 52 | 75 | -30.67% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public security offences. | 5 | 2 | 150.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 109 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 109 | 107 | 1.87% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 269 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 269 | 241 | 11.62% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 6 | 0 | 600.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 7 | 9 | -22.22% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Southbank, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
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 Southbank, VIC
How common is car theft in the Southbank, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 335 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 Southbank, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Southbank, VIC are Cash/Document (8184), Personal Property (7326), Electrical Appliances (2961), Clothing (2640) and Tools (2354).
What is the crime rate in Southbank, VIC?
Southbank, VIC has a crime rate of 9062 reported criminal offences.
Is Southbank, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Southbank, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 40,042 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Southbank, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Southbank, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 6598 reported offences.
Has crime in the Southbank, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Southbank, VIC have increased by 22% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Southbank, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1156 offenses against persons in Southbank, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Southbank, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 6006 property crime offenses in Southbank, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Southbank, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Southbank, VIC recorded 490 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Southbank (2021)
Southbank is a vibrant suburb with 22631 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 18.1% of households with an average household size of 1.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1926, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 33.3% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Southbank, VIC
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- Melbourne - 53000 offences (0.96467 per 100,000 people)
- South Wharf - 1009 offences (14.21127 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, assault and related offences show a general upward trend with fluctuations, peaking around 2022 before slightly decreasing.
- Theft dominates property crimes, increasing significantly from 2015 to 2025, with a notable spike between 2023 and 2025.
- Assault is the most prevalent violent crime, consistently higher than robbery and stalking offences throughout the decade.
- A major spike in theft occurred after 2022, rising sharply by 2025, while deception and burglary showed moderate volatility but no comparable jumps.
- The sustained rise in assault and theft highlights ongoing safety concerns, indicating challenges in both personal security and property protection.
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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