Crime Rates for St Kilda East, VIC
⇌ Compare St Kilda East with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The St Kilda East (3183) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1596 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,696 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 88.5 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 15.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 220.5 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 (1031), A Crimes against the person (274), E Justice procedures offences (185).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 876 | 1397 | 1501 | 2664 | 1257 | 1506 | 1465 | 1666 | 1301 | 1688 | 1596 |
| A Crimes against the person | 104 | 140 | 210 | 277 | 184 | 249 | 278 | 289 | 180 | 251 | 274 |
| B Property and deception offences | 674 | 1032 | 939 | 2179 | 885 | 888 | 868 | 1067 | 913 | 1082 | 1031 |
| C Drug offences | 34 | 108 | 105 | 99 | 49 | 94 | 75 | 53 | 70 | 81 | 43 |
| D Public order and security offences | 26 | 44 | 57 | 42 | 68 | 59 | 71 | 84 | 35 | 65 | 62 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 38 | 73 | 187 | 64 | 71 | 141 | 163 | 172 | 103 | 208 | 185 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 75 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 1596 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 11558 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 140 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 140 | 128 | 9.38% |
| Robbery In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 57 | 44 | 29.55% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 18 | 28 | -35.71% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 57 | 49 | 16.33% |
| Arson In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Arson. | 12 | 7 | 71.43% |
| Property damage In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 160 reported cases of Property damage. | 160 | 173 | -7.51% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 143 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 143 | 129 | 10.85% |
| Theft In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 650 reported cases of Theft. | 650 | 708 | -8.19% |
| Deception In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of Deception. | 66 | 65 | 1.54% |
| Bribery In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 15 | -73.33% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 5 | -40.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 36 | 61 | -40.98% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 19 | 9 | 111.11% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 20 | 27 | -25.93% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 19 | 29 | -34.48% |
| Public security offences In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public security offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 16 | 27 | -40.74% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 169 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 169 | 181 | -6.63% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
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 Kilda East, VIC
How common is car theft in the St Kilda East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 59 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in St Kilda East, VIC are Cash/Document (1816), Personal Property (1624), Car Accessories (1024), Electrical Appliances (768) and Jewellery (726).
What is the crime rate in St Kilda East, VIC?
St Kilda East, VIC has a crime rate of 1596 reported criminal offences.
Is St Kilda East, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, St Kilda East, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,696 offenses per 100,000 people is higher 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 1031 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 6% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in St Kilda East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 274 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 Dec, there were 965 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 Dec, St Kilda East, VIC recorded 43 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – St Kilda East (2021)
St Kilda East is a vibrant suburb with 12571 people. While families are part of the community, only about 39% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2020, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.1%. While 64.6% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around St Kilda East, VIC
If you’re considering living near St Kilda East , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Caulfield North - 1829 offences (0.10821 per 100,000 people)
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- Windsor - 2744 offences (0.37729 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda - 8714 offences (0.44710 per 100,000 people)
- Prahran - 6481 offences (0.53110 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime shows fluctuations with periods of increase and decrease from 2015 to 2025, without a clear steady long-term trend.
- Theft consistently dominates property crimes, ranging approximately between 420 and 725 incidents annually, peaking around 2016-2022.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crimes, with counts rising notably after 2016, reaching over 140 incidents by 2025.
- A major spike is observed in deception offences in 2018, soaring to 1308 cases before drastically dropping in subsequent years.
- Despite variations, persistent high levels of theft and assault indicate ongoing challenges for overall community safety.
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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