Crime Rates for Stonnington City Council, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Stonnington City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 13841 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 13,219 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Stonnington City Council, VIC in 2021 was 104,703. In the last 10 years, Stonnington City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no 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 Stonnington City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (9930), A Crimes against the person (1529), E Justice procedures offences (991).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 11612 | 9896 | 10769 | 11746 | 11637 | 10608 | 11353 | 11220 | 12940 | 13841 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1122 | 1069 | 1184 | 1317 | 1239 | 1397 | 1491 | 1606 | 1537 | 1529 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 8430 | 6714 | 7386 | 8280 | 7129 | 6952 | 7465 | 7558 | 9306 | 9930 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 671 | 741 | 735 | 747 | 858 | 662 | 617 | 589 | 673 | 723 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 760 | 686 | 776 | 687 | 564 | 611 | 748 | 605 | 619 | 642 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 613 | 665 | 647 | 692 | 832 | 812 | 1017 | 833 | 762 | 991 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 16 | 21 | 41 | 23 | 1015 | 174 | 15 | 29 | 43 | 26 |
In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 13841 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 79150 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 887 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 887 | 946 | -6.24% (946) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 193 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 193 | 187 | 3.21% (187) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 10 | 9 | 11.11% (9) |
| Robbery In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 76 reported cases of Robbery. | 76 | 116 | -34.48% (116) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 17 | 13 | 30.77% (13) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 217 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 217 | 165 | 31.52% (165) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 127 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 127 | 99 | 28.28% (99) |
| Arson In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Arson. | 41 | 39 | 5.13% (39) |
| Property damage In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 931 reported cases of Property damage. | 931 | 801 | 16.23% (801) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 1533 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1533 | 1538 | -0.33% (1538) |
| Theft In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 6583 reported cases of Theft. | 6583 | 6047 | 8.86% (6047) |
| Deception In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 842 reported cases of Deception. | 842 | 881 | -4.43% (881) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 82 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 82 | 66 | 24.24% (66) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 50 | 48 | 4.17% (48) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 590 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 590 | 553 | 6.69% (553) |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 1 | 6 | -83.33% (6) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 276 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 276 | 254 | 8.66% (254) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 214 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 214 | 224 | -4.46% (224) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 141 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 141 | 123 | 14.63% (123) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Public security offences. | 11 | 18 | -38.89% (18) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 296 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 296 | 252 | 17.46% (252) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 695 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 695 | 510 | 36.27% (510) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 7 | 4 | 75.00% (4) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 19 | 26 | -26.92% (26) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 12 | -100.00% (12) |
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.
FAQ About Crime in Stonnington City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Stonnington City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 774 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 2 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Stonnington City Council, VIC?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Stonnington City Council, VIC?
Stonnington City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 13841 reported criminal offences.
Is Stonnington City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Stonnington City Council, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 13,219 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Stonnington City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Stonnington City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 9930 reported offences.
Has crime in the Stonnington City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Stonnington City Council, VIC have increased by 19% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Stonnington City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1529 offenses against persons in Stonnington City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Stonnington City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 9088 property crime offenses in Stonnington City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Stonnington City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Stonnington City Council, VIC recorded 723 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Stonnington City Council (2021)
Stonnington City Council is a quiet suburb with around people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of people. The median household weekly income is $, though the unemployment rate stands at %. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 0% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest Suburbs in Stonnington City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Stonnington City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Kooyong - 189 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Malvern - 1656 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Armadale - 1663 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Toorak - 1820 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Glen Iris - 2435 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Windsor - 2744 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Malvern East - 5658 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Prahran - 6481 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- South Yarra - 7427 offences ( per 100,000 people)
*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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