Crime Rates for St Kilda East, VIC

As of Year 2025 Sep The St Kilda East (3183) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 799 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 6,356 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of St Kilda East, VIC in 2021 was 12,571. In the last 10 years, St Kilda East, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 187.6 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate is 1 offence per 31.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 405.5 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 Kilda East for 2025: B Property and deception offences (510), A Crimes against the person (140), E Justice procedures offences (98).

Crime offences in St Kilda East, VIC from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total06807601324634735744825662818799
A Crimes against the person0691001409112313215196113140
B Property and deception offences05004891075448445443514472525510
C Drug offences050465927345025344220
D Public order and security offences025282234273544143530
E Justice procedures offences0369626346979904610398
F Other offences001203751001

In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 799 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 5421 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeoffences (2025)offences (2024)Changes(%)
Assault and related offences
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
665813.79%
Robbery
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery.
110.00%
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
311963.16%
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
11110.00%
crimes against the person
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of crimes against the person.
312429.17%
Arson
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson.
5425.00%
Property damage
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Property damage.
6989-22.47%
Burglary/Break and enter
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 73 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
736414.06%
Theft
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 330 reported cases of Theft.
330339-2.65%
Deception
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Deception.
332913.79%
Bribery
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery.
000.00%
Drug dealing and trafficking
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
27-71.43%
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
12-50.00%
Drug use and possession
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
1733-48.48%
Other drug offences
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences.
000.00%
Weapons and explosives offences
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
8633.33%
Disorderly and offensive conduct
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
1015-33.33%
Public nuisance offences
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
1014-28.57%
Public security offences
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences.
20200.00%
Justice procedures
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Justice procedures.
916-43.75%
Breaches of orders
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 89 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
89872.30%
Regulatory driving offences
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.
000.00%
Transport regulation offences
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
10100.00%
Other government regulatory offences
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
000.00%
Miscellaneous offences
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
000.00%

Overview

No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), people in 2021

Crime 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 Kilda East, VIC

  • How common is car theft in the St Kilda East, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 54 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 St Kilda East, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in St Kilda East, VIC are Cash/Document (1853), Personal Property (1643), Car Accessories (995), Jewellery (796) and Electrical Appliances (784).

  • What is the crime rate in St Kilda East, VIC?

    St Kilda East, VIC has a crime rate of 799 reported criminal offences.

  • Is St Kilda East, VIC a safe suburb?

    Yes, St Kilda East, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 6,356 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.

  • What is the most common crime in St Kilda East, VIC?

    In 2025, the most common crime type in St Kilda East, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 510 reported offences.

  • Has crime in the St Kilda East, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates in St Kilda East, VIC have increased by 9% compared to five years ago.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in St Kilda East, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 140 offenses against persons in St Kilda East, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.

  • What is the rate of property crime in St Kilda East, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 477 property crime offenses in St Kilda East, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in St Kilda East, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 20 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.

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*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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