Crime Rates for Strathmore, VIC
⇌ Compare Strathmore with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Strathmore (3041) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 736 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,196 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Strathmore, VIC in 2021 was 8,980. In the last 10 years, Strathmore, VIC's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 208.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 21.3 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1122.5 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 Strathmore for 2025: B Property and deception offences (509), A Crimes against the person (106), E Justice procedures offences (68).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 376 | 1053 | 873 | 726 | 593 | 709 | 695 | 638 | 708 | 684 | 736 |
| A Crimes against the person | 44 | 110 | 107 | 145 | 90 | 85 | 58 | 108 | 97 | 83 | 106 |
| B Property and deception offences | 268 | 790 | 628 | 469 | 395 | 420 | 503 | 396 | 422 | 460 | 509 |
| C Drug offences | 29 | 62 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 64 | 30 | 25 | 58 | 60 | 27 |
| D Public order and security offences | 18 | 25 | 38 | 30 | 25 | 32 | 17 | 29 | 41 | 34 | 26 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 17 | 66 | 73 | 60 | 63 | 74 | 70 | 79 | 90 | 43 | 68 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 736 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 5260 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 41 | 30 | 36.67% |
| Robbery In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 8 | 18 | -55.56% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 15 | 3 | 400.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 40 | 30 | 33.33% |
| Arson In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Arson. | 8 | 2 | 300.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Property damage. | 45 | 45 | 0.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 48 | 48 | 0.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 374 reported cases of Theft. | 374 | 334 | 11.98% |
| Deception In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Deception. | 34 | 31 | 9.68% |
| Bribery In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 16 | -75.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 23 | 41 | -43.90% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 11 | 9 | 22.22% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 7 | 9 | -22.22% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 8 | 16 | -50.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 19 | 18 | 5.56% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 49 | 25 | 96.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Strathmore, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Strathmore, 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 Strathmore, VIC
How common is car theft in the Strathmore, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 37 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 Strathmore, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Strathmore, VIC are Jewellery (1792), Personal Property (1171), Power Tools (1134), Tools (1058) and Cash/Document (936).
What is the crime rate in Strathmore, VIC?
Strathmore, VIC has a crime rate of 736 reported criminal offences.
Is Strathmore, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Strathmore, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,196 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Strathmore, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Strathmore, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 509 reported offences.
Has crime in the Strathmore, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Strathmore, VIC have increased by 4% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Strathmore, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 106 offenses against persons in Strathmore, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Strathmore, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 475 property crime offenses in Strathmore, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Strathmore, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Strathmore, VIC recorded 27 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Strathmore (2021)
Strathmore is a quiet suburb with around 8980 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 57.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2506, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.1%. A majority of people (78.4%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Strathmore, VIC
If you’re considering living near Strathmore , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Strathmore Heights - 71 offences (0.06781 per 100,000 people)
- Oak Park - 641 offences (0.09547 per 100,000 people)
- Pascoe Vale South - 1126 offences (0.10689 per 100,000 people)
- Pascoe Vale - 2204 offences (0.12129 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon - 2830 offences (0.13324 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon North - 515 offences (0.16770 per 100,000 people)
- Glenroy - 4311 offences (0.18120 per 100,000 people)
- Moonee Ponds - 3393 offences (0.20913 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon Fields - 677 offences (52.07692 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences have generally fluctuated, peaking around 2017-2020, with recent years showing a moderate decline.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high but with a notable decrease from its peak around 2016-2017 to lower levels in 2023-2025.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime, significantly outnumbering robbery incidents throughout the period.
- A major spike occurred in stalking, harassment, and threatening behaviour around 2017-2018, followed by a substantial drop in subsequent years.
- Overall, the data suggests fluctuating crime patterns with some improvements in theft and violent crimes, indicating evolving safety dynamics.
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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