Crime Rates for St Kilda, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The St Kilda (3182) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 4424 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 22,699 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 a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 43.8 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 9.2 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 191.1 residents. 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 (2791), A Crimes against the person (693), E Justice procedures offences (423).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4590 | 4767 | 4696 | 4180 | 4206 | 4295 | 4789 | 4136 | 4399 | 3902 | 4424 |
| A Crimes against the person | 615 | 587 | 581 | 582 | 656 | 568 | 719 | 664 | 701 | 670 | 693 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2410 | 2627 | 2857 | 2278 | 2175 | 2463 | 2374 | 2110 | 2319 | 2243 | 2791 |
| C Drug offences | 469 | 440 | 429 | 453 | 398 | 474 | 410 | 352 | 406 | 264 | 278 |
| D Public order and security offences | 691 | 562 | 497 | 528 | 524 | 325 | 295 | 312 | 353 | 244 | 236 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 374 | 519 | 321 | 325 | 436 | 415 | 585 | 544 | 613 | 475 | 423 |
| F Other offences | 31 | 32 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 50 | 406 | 154 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 4424 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 26647 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 418 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 418 | 413 | 1.21% |
| Robbery In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Robbery. | 27 | 36 | -25.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 102 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 102 | 70 | 45.71% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 28 | 32 | -12.50% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 118 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 118 | 119 | -0.84% |
| Arson In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Arson. | 31 | 10 | 210.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 371 reported cases of Property damage. | 371 | 366 | 1.37% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 387 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 387 | 256 | 51.17% |
| Theft In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 1742 reported cases of Theft. | 1742 | 1396 | 24.79% |
| Deception In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 260 reported cases of Deception. | 260 | 215 | 20.93% |
| 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 45 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 45 | 75 | -40.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 17 | 19 | -10.53% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 216 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 216 | 170 | 27.06% |
| 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 108 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 108 | 115 | -6.09% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 88 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 88 | 88 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 35 | 41 | -14.63% |
| Public security offences In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public security offences. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 109 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 109 | 89 | 22.47% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 314 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 314 | 386 | -18.65% |
| 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 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, St Kilda, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- General fluctuation in total crime numbers across 2015-2025 with no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Notable decreases in some crime categories post-2020, likely influenced by external factors (e.g., COVID-19).
- Property and deception offences consistently dominate total crime counts compared to other categories.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, peaking at 1,747 incidents in 2017 and recorded 1,742 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most frequent violent crimes, with a high of 438 in 2021 and 418 in 2025.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) also significant: peaked in 2017 (404) and remained high in 2025 (387).
- Breaches of orders (E20) showed high volumes, especially from 2022-2024, peaking at 516 in 2023.
- Drug use and possession (C30) consistently high but with a notable peak in 2023 (303).
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Arson (B10) surged in 2025 (31) after low numbers in prior years (8-21 range).
- Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour (A70) jumped from 70 in 2024 to 102 in 2025.
- Weapon and explosives offences (D10) increased sharply in 2023 (160) from 115 in 2024 and 108 in 2025.
- Disorderly and offensive conduct (D20) declined sharply from 492 in 2015 to 88 in 2024 and 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) rose significantly from 204 in 2018 to 516 in 2023, then dropped to 314 in 2025.
- Drug dealing and trafficking (C10) rose from 50 in 2019 to 86 in 2020 and peaked at 89 in 2021 before dropping to 45 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (Theft, Property damage, Burglary) far outnumber violent crimes, indicating higher risk of property-related offences.
- Violent crimes (Assault, Robbery) remained relatively stable with slight increases post-2020.
- Deception offences and breaches of court orders are notable concerns due to their high and fluctuating volumes.
- Public order offences like disorderly conduct have decreased substantially over time, suggesting improved public behavior or enforcement.
- Drug-related offences show mixed trends, with drug use and possession decreasing after peaks in early 2020s, while drug dealing fluctuates.
- Weapons offences spike in
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – St Kilda (2021)
St Kilda is a vibrant suburb with 19490 residents. 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 residents 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 - 868 offences (0.06905 per 100,000 people)
- Elwood - 1088 offences (0.07180 per 100,000 people)
- Ripponlea - 115 offences (0.07507 per 100,000 people)
- Middle Park - 302 offences (0.07550 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda West - 327 offences (0.11081 per 100,000 people)
- Balaclava - 829 offences (0.15375 per 100,000 people)
- South Yarra - 3873 offences (0.15475 per 100,000 people)
- Windsor - 1289 offences (0.17723 per 100,000 people)
- Prahran - 3374 offences (0.27649 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about St Kilda, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the St Kilda, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 170 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in St Kilda, VIC are Cash/Document (9234), Personal Property (7856), Electrical Appliances (3672), Car Accessories (2854) and Clothing (2656).
What is the crime rate in St Kilda, VIC?
St Kilda, VIC has a crime rate of 4424 reported criminal offences.
Is St Kilda, VIC a safe suburb?
No, St Kilda, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 22,699 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 2791 reported offences.
Has crime in the St Kilda, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in St Kilda, VIC have increased by 3% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in St Kilda, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 693 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 Jun, there were 2531 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 Jun, St Kilda, VIC recorded 278 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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