Crime Rates for St Kilda, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The St Kilda (3182) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 8714 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 44,710 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of St Kilda, VIC in 2021 was 19,490. In the last 10 years, St Kilda, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 21.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 4.7 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 104.2 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 Kilda for 2025: B Property and deception offences (5348), A Crimes against the person (1413), E Justice procedures offences (855).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4759 | 9429 | 9094 | 8275 | 8616 | 9338 | 8652 | 8543 | 8382 | 8359 | 8714 |
| A Crimes against the person | 591 | 1214 | 1140 | 1216 | 1240 | 1296 | 1326 | 1444 | 1344 | 1298 | 1413 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2552 | 5423 | 5349 | 4418 | 4615 | 4772 | 4514 | 4407 | 4575 | 5174 | 5348 |
| C Drug offences | 491 | 830 | 881 | 825 | 852 | 937 | 728 | 797 | 667 | 564 | 579 |
| D Public order and security offences | 692 | 987 | 1044 | 977 | 1017 | 611 | 609 | 670 | 649 | 447 | 513 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 393 | 943 | 661 | 802 | 856 | 943 | 1114 | 1154 | 1134 | 870 | 855 |
| F Other offences | 40 | 32 | 19 | 37 | 36 | 779 | 361 | 71 | 13 | 6 | 6 |
In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 8714 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 51147 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 826 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 826 | 802 | 2.99% |
| Robbery In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 63 reported cases of Robbery. | 63 | 62 | 1.61% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 187 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 187 | 156 | 19.87% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 58 | 61 | -4.92% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 279 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 279 | 217 | 28.57% |
| Arson In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Arson. | 80 | 29 | 175.86% |
| Property damage In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 687 reported cases of Property damage. | 687 | 759 | -9.49% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 818 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 818 | 653 | 25.27% |
| Theft In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 3352 reported cases of Theft. | 3352 | 3195 | 4.91% |
| Deception In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 411 reported cases of Deception. | 411 | 538 | -23.61% |
| Bribery In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 83 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 83 | 151 | -45.03% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 29 | 41 | -29.27% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 467 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 467 | 372 | 25.54% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 245 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 245 | 214 | 14.49% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 175 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 175 | 157 | 11.46% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 86 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 86 | 72 | 19.44% |
| Public security offences In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Public security offences. | 7 | 4 | 75.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 236 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 236 | 164 | 43.90% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 619 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 619 | 706 | -12.32% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 3 | 3 | 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.
How safe do you feel in St Kilda, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel mostly safe living in St Kilda, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in St Kilda, VIC
How common is car theft in the St Kilda, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 169 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, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in St Kilda, VIC are Cash/Document (9016), Personal Property (7762), Electrical Appliances (3520), Car Accessories (2985) and Clothing (2570).
What is the crime rate in St Kilda, VIC?
St Kilda, VIC has a crime rate of 8714 reported criminal offences.
Is St Kilda, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, St Kilda, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 44,710 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in St Kilda, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in St Kilda, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 5348 reported offences.
Has crime in the St Kilda, 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 Kilda, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1413 offenses against persons in St Kilda, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in St Kilda, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 4937 property crime offenses in St Kilda, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in St Kilda, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, St Kilda, VIC recorded 579 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – St Kilda (2021)
St Kilda is a vibrant suburb with 19490 people. While families are part of the community, only about 22.1% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1779, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.8%. While 55% 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, VIC
If you’re considering living near St Kilda , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- St Kilda East - 1596 offences (0.12696 per 100,000 people)
- Ripponlea - 219 offences (0.14295 per 100,000 people)
- Elwood - 2182 offences (0.14400 per 100,000 people)
- Middle Park - 629 offences (0.15725 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda West - 648 offences (0.21959 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)
- Prahran - 6481 offences (0.53110 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period 2015 to 2025, total crimes against the person have generally increased, with assaults rising from 409 in 2015 to over 800 by 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently exceeding 2,700 incidents annually since 2017 and peaking at 3,352 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences represent the dominant violent crime, showing a steady upward trend over the decade.
- A major spike occurred in arson cases, rising sharply from 12 incidents in 2015 to 80 in 2025, indicating a significant increase in this specific property crime.
- The overall data suggest increasing safety concerns due to rising violent and property crimes, particularly assaults and theft, impacting community security.
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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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