Crime Rates for St Albans, VIC
⇌ Compare St Albans with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The St Albans (3021) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 4034 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,604 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of St Albans, VIC in 2021 was 38,042. In the last 10 years, St Albans, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 95.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 20.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 409.1 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 St Albans for 2026: B Property and deception offences (2362), A Crimes against the person (609), E Justice procedures offences (472).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3771 | 4100 | 3805 | 4048 | 3918 | 4349 | 4036 | 3877 | 3438 | 3721 | 4034 |
| A Crimes against the person | 551 | 677 | 665 | 722 | 715 | 666 | 658 | 630 | 592 | 614 | 609 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2280 | 2426 | 2016 | 2187 | 2136 | 1973 | 2268 | 2030 | 1901 | 2064 | 2362 |
| C Drug offences | 380 | 393 | 436 | 364 | 306 | 428 | 337 | 382 | 322 | 324 | 346 |
| D Public order and security offences | 270 | 284 | 288 | 307 | 224 | 257 | 256 | 292 | 254 | 193 | 229 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 284 | 316 | 392 | 462 | 533 | 604 | 458 | 534 | 362 | 515 | 472 |
| F Other offences | 6 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 421 | 59 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 16 |
In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 4034 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 23643 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 372 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 372 | 377 | -1.33% |
| Robbery In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Robbery. | 25 | 28 | -10.71% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 93 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 93 | 93 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 38 | 37 | 2.70% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 81 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 81 | 79 | 2.53% |
| Arson In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Arson. | 17 | 26 | -34.62% |
| Property damage In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 303 reported cases of Property damage. | 303 | 325 | -6.77% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 282 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 282 | 299 | -5.69% |
| Theft In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 1599 reported cases of Theft. | 1599 | 1300 | 23.00% |
| Deception In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 161 reported cases of Deception. | 161 | 114 | 41.23% |
| Bribery In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 31 | 32 | -3.13% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 19 | 24 | -20.83% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 296 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 296 | 268 | 10.45% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 149 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 149 | 128 | 16.41% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 42 | 35 | 20.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 36 | 30 | 20.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 104 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 104 | 116 | -10.34% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 368 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 368 | 399 | -7.77% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 14 | 4 | 250.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, St Albans, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
Based on the source data available to us, Homicide, Sexual Offences, Abduction, and Blackmail & Extortion are not shown separately at the suburb level in Victoria. These categories are available at the LGA and Victoria state levels, but not separately at the suburb level.
How safe do you feel in St Albans, VIC?
Based on community voting, safety perceptions in St Albans, VIC are mixed, with more respondents reporting feeling safe than unsafe. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in St Albans, VIC
How common is car theft in the St Albans, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 265 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 St Albans, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in St Albans, VIC are Cash/Document (7848), Personal Property (5784), Car Accessories (5604), Jewellery (3326) and Electrical Appliances (3053).
What is the crime rate in St Albans, VIC?
St Albans, VIC has a crime rate of 4034 reported criminal offences.
Is St Albans, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, St Albans, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 10,604 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in St Albans, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in St Albans, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2362 reported offences.
Has crime in the St Albans, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 7% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in St Albans, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 609 offenses against persons in St Albans, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in St Albans, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 2201 property crime offenses in St Albans, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in St Albans, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, St Albans, VIC recorded 346 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – St Albans (2021)
St Albans is a vibrant suburb with 38042 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 41.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1205, though the unemployment rate stands at 10.8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 32.5% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around St Albans, VIC
If you’re considering living near St Albans , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Albanvale - 231 offences (0.04095 per 100,000 people)
- Delahey - 333 offences (0.04123 per 100,000 people)
- Cairnlea - 473 offences (0.04712 per 100,000 people)
- Kings Park - 396 offences (0.04828 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor Downs - 572 offences (0.05803 per 100,000 people)
- Kealba - 284 offences (0.08803 per 100,000 people)
- Ardeer - 357 offences (0.11262 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine North - 1406 offences (0.11671 per 100,000 people)
- Albion - 519 offences (0.11975 per 100,000 people)
*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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