Crime Rates for St Albans, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The St Albans (3021) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 8154 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 21,434 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 seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 46.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 10.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 210.2 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 2025: B Property and deception offences (4697), A Crimes against the person (1226), E Justice procedures offences (1088).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3438 | 8456 | 7437 | 8159 | 7639 | 8722 | 8516 | 7665 | 6973 | 7073 | 8154 |
| A Crimes against the person | 515 | 1255 | 1311 | 1443 | 1384 | 1406 | 1297 | 1316 | 1180 | 1263 | 1226 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2115 | 5109 | 4055 | 4395 | 4044 | 4060 | 4865 | 3921 | 3866 | 3801 | 4697 |
| C Drug offences | 327 | 823 | 760 | 851 | 633 | 787 | 742 | 750 | 658 | 624 | 710 |
| D Public order and security offences | 248 | 588 | 565 | 579 | 564 | 472 | 455 | 570 | 520 | 476 | 407 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 227 | 669 | 735 | 881 | 1000 | 1190 | 1014 | 1089 | 734 | 888 | 1088 |
| F Other offences | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 807 | 143 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 26 |
In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 8154 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 44928 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 763 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 763 | 747 | 2.14% |
| Robbery In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Robbery. | 58 | 63 | -7.94% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 181 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 181 | 188 | -3.72% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 87 | 78 | 11.54% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 137 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 137 | 187 | -26.74% |
| Arson In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Arson. | 37 | 72 | -48.61% |
| Property damage In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 624 reported cases of Property damage. | 624 | 637 | -2.04% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 593 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 593 | 556 | 6.65% |
| Theft In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 3137 reported cases of Theft. | 3137 | 2275 | 37.89% |
| Deception In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 306 reported cases of Deception. | 306 | 261 | 17.24% |
| Bribery In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 60 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 60 | 84 | -28.57% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 32 | 73 | -56.16% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 618 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 618 | 465 | 32.90% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 253 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 253 | 306 | -17.32% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 70 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 70 | 107 | -34.58% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 80 | 63 | 26.98% |
| Public security offences In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public security offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 283 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 283 | 161 | 75.78% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 805 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 805 | 727 | 10.73% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 6 | 4 | 50.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 12 | 13 | -7.69% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, St Albans, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 6 | 4 | 50.00% |
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 St Albans, VIC
How common is car theft in the St Albans, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 252 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 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in St Albans, VIC are Cash/Document (7983), Personal Property (5959), Car Accessories (5451), Jewellery (3614) and Electrical Appliances (3255).
What is the crime rate in St Albans, VIC?
St Albans, VIC has a crime rate of 8154 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 21,434 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 2025, the most common crime type in St Albans, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 4697 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 2025 Dec, there were 1226 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 2025 Dec, there were 4391 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 2025 Dec, St Albans, VIC recorded 710 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.
- Delahey - 684 offences (0.08468 per 100,000 people)
- Albanvale - 487 offences (0.08633 per 100,000 people)
- Cairnlea - 917 offences (0.09135 per 100,000 people)
- Kings Park - 884 offences (0.10777 per 100,000 people)
- Keilor Downs - 1198 offences (0.12154 per 100,000 people)
- Kealba - 480 offences (0.14879 per 100,000 people)
- Ardeer - 719 offences (0.22681 per 100,000 people)
- Sunshine North - 2799 offences (0.23234 per 100,000 people)
- Albion - 1057 offences (0.24389 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences have generally fluctuated between about 690 and 810 incidents annually, indicating a relatively stable long-term trend in violent crime.
- Theft consistently dominates property crime, showing high volumes ranging roughly from 1200 to over 3100 cases per year, with a notable peak in 2025.
- Assault is the predominant violent crime, markedly higher than other categories such as robbery or stalking.
- A major spike occurred in deception offences around 2021, jumping from under 400 cases in preceding years to nearly 950, before declining again.
- Overall, the data suggest ongoing challenges with property theft and assault impacting safety, while fluctuations in deception offences highlight episodic risks in fraud-related crimes.
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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