Crime Rates for St Kilda West, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The St Kilda West (3182) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 648 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 21,959 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of St Kilda West, VIC in 2021 was 2,951. In the last 10 years, St Kilda West, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 105.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 7.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 295.1 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 Kilda West for 2025: B Property and deception offences (491), A Crimes against the person (61), E Justice procedures offences (54).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 271 | 749 | 564 | 572 | 494 | 620 | 525 | 528 | 404 | 561 | 648 |
| A Crimes against the person | 33 | 60 | 66 | 49 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 47 | 61 | 82 | 61 |
| B Property and deception offences | 197 | 459 | 367 | 346 | 294 | 303 | 304 | 281 | 238 | 382 | 491 |
| C Drug offences | 23 | 135 | 71 | 83 | 44 | 51 | 22 | 106 | 43 | 12 | 20 |
| D Public order and security offences | 15 | 50 | 36 | 30 | 17 | 35 | 43 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 22 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 3 | 45 | 24 | 64 | 57 | 87 | 61 | 64 | 50 | 75 | 54 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 66 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 648 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 3662 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 25 | 47 | -46.81% |
| Robbery In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Robbery. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 10 | 16 | -37.50% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 20 | 15 | 33.33% |
| Arson In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Arson. | 14 | 0 | 1400.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Property damage. | 61 | 52 | 17.31% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 67 | 44 | 52.27% |
| Theft In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 330 reported cases of Theft. | 330 | 270 | 22.22% |
| Deception In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Deception. | 19 | 16 | 18.75% |
| Bribery In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 16 | 12 | 33.33% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 8 | 6 | 33.33% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 9 | 1 | 800.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 7 | 25 | -72.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 47 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 47 | 50 | -6.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, St Kilda West, 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 West, VIC
How common is car theft in the St Kilda West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 33 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 West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in St Kilda West, VIC are Cash/Document (626), Personal Property (624), Power Tools (344), Tools (320) and Car Accessories (308).
What is the crime rate in St Kilda West, VIC?
St Kilda West, VIC has a crime rate of 648 reported criminal offences.
Is St Kilda West, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, St Kilda West, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 21,959 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in St Kilda West, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in St Kilda West, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 491 reported offences.
Has crime in the St Kilda West, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in St Kilda West, VIC have increased by 5% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in St Kilda West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 61 offenses against persons in St Kilda West, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in St Kilda West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 472 property crime offenses in St Kilda West, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in St Kilda West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, St Kilda West, VIC recorded 20 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – St Kilda West (2021)
St Kilda West is a quiet suburb with around 2951 people. While families are part of the community, only about 38.2% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1983, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%. While 64.5% 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 West, VIC
If you’re considering living near St Kilda West , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Elwood - 2182 offences (0.14400 per 100,000 people)
- Middle Park - 629 offences (0.15725 per 100,000 people)
- Albert Park - 1592 offences (0.26340 per 100,000 people)
- South Yarra - 7427 offences (0.29675 per 100,000 people)
- Balaclava - 1624 offences (0.30119 per 100,000 people)
- 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)
- South Melbourne - 7043 offences (0.60989 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- From 2015 to mid-2020s, property crime showed fluctuating trends with theft consistently dominant, peaking over 330 incidents in some years but dropping significantly around 2023 before rising again by 2025.
- Assault and related offences were the most common violent crimes, ranging between 18 and 47 incidents annually, with no clear upward or downward long-term trend.
- Burglary rates fluctuated widely, notably dropping from high 60s in 2016-2018 to below 30 by 2022-2023, indicating a significant decline during this period.
- A major spike occurred in arson in 2025, rising sharply from zero incidents in previous years to 14 cases.
- Overall, while violent crimes remained relatively stable, property crimes like theft and burglary showed volatility affecting overall safety perceptions.
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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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