Crime Rates for Spotswood, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Spotswood (3015) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 540 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 19,149 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Spotswood, VIC in 2021 was 2,820. In the last 10 years, Spotswood, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 128.2 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 7.3 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 940 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 Spotswood for 2025: B Property and deception offences (439), A Crimes against the person (35), C Drug offences (25).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 264 | 280 | 299 | 270 | 245 | 226 | 167 | 248 | 206 | 315 | 540 |
| A Crimes against the person | 29 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 13 | 22 | 28 | 35 | 35 |
| B Property and deception offences | 208 | 206 | 209 | 205 | 174 | 187 | 125 | 155 | 159 | 231 | 439 |
| C Drug offences | 5 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 25 |
| D Public order and security offences | 11 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 4 | 22 | 19 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 11 | 13 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 30 | 8 | 17 | 22 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 540 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 2298 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 22 | 18 | 22.22% |
| Robbery In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 8 | 8 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Property damage. | 33 | 29 | 13.79% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 44 | 30 | 46.67% |
| Theft In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 342 reported cases of Theft. | 342 | 163 | 109.82% |
| Deception In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Deception. | 20 | 8 | 150.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 4 | -75.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 24 | 5 | 380.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 8 | 18 | -55.56% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 5 | 2 | 150.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 6 | 2 | 200.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 11 | 3 | 266.67% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 11 | 14 | -21.43% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Spotswood, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Spotswood (2021)
Spotswood is a quiet suburb with around 2820 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 49.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $2460, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%. A majority of residents (73.4%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Spotswood, VIC
If you’re considering living near Spotswood , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- South Kingsville - 93 offences (0.04314 per 100,000 people)
- Newport - 900 offences (0.06590 per 100,000 people)
- West Footscray - 858 offences (0.07315 per 100,000 people)
- Kingsville - 290 offences (0.07398 per 100,000 people)
- Yarraville - 1313 offences (0.08397 per 100,000 people)
- Seddon - 483 offences (0.09391 per 100,000 people)
- Williamstown - 1394 offences (0.09676 per 100,000 people)
- Williamstown North - 253 offences (0.15598 per 100,000 people)
- Footscray - 4539 offences (0.26496 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Spotswood, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Spotswood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 34 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 Spotswood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Spotswood, VIC are Tools (450), Cash/Document (398), Car Accessories (397), Personal Property (390) and Power Tools (344).
What is the crime rate in Spotswood, VIC?
Spotswood, VIC has a crime rate of 540 reported criminal offences.
Is Spotswood, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Spotswood, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 19,149 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Spotswood, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Spotswood, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 439 reported offences.
Has crime in the Spotswood, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Spotswood, VIC have increased by 139% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Spotswood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 35 offenses against persons in Spotswood, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Spotswood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 419 property crime offenses in Spotswood, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Spotswood, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Spotswood, VIC recorded 25 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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