Crime Rates for Thomastown, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Thomastown (3074) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3041 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 15,029 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Thomastown, VIC in 2021 was 20,234. In the last 10 years, Thomastown, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 93.7 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 12.5 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 289.1 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 Thomastown for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2115), A Crimes against the person (365), E Justice procedures offences (270).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1942 | 2449 | 2321 | 2257 | 2640 | 2830 | 2425 | 1837 | 1919 | 2190 | 3041 |
| A Crimes against the person | 293 | 263 | 329 | 392 | 349 | 401 | 433 | 342 | 273 | 312 | 365 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1265 | 1679 | 1532 | 1455 | 1719 | 1792 | 1147 | 931 | 1119 | 1284 | 2115 |
| C Drug offences | 129 | 177 | 146 | 107 | 174 | 221 | 265 | 180 | 149 | 174 | 193 |
| D Public order and security offences | 108 | 109 | 100 | 105 | 137 | 110 | 124 | 98 | 127 | 116 | 95 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 139 | 216 | 213 | 195 | 256 | 271 | 277 | 254 | 248 | 301 | 270 |
| F Other offences | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 179 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 3041 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 16038 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 199 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 199 | 167 | 19.16% |
| Robbery In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Robbery. | 17 | 6 | 183.33% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 70 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 70 | 63 | 11.11% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 48 | 35 | 37.14% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 31 | 41 | -24.39% |
| Arson In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Arson. | 21 | 10 | 110.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 196 reported cases of Property damage. | 196 | 141 | 39.01% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 191 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 191 | 127 | 50.39% |
| Theft In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 1430 reported cases of Theft. | 1430 | 853 | 67.64% |
| Deception In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 277 reported cases of Deception. | 277 | 153 | 81.05% |
| Bribery In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 30 | 33 | -9.09% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 13 | 14 | -7.14% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 150 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 150 | 127 | 18.11% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 56 | 92 | -39.13% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 23 | 19 | 21.05% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 16 | 5 | 220.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 75 | 72 | 4.17% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 195 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 195 | 229 | -14.85% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes generally fluctuated with notable variation year-to-year.
- Property and deception offences consistently outnumber crimes against the person.
- Some crime types show recent declines (e.g., Burglary from 280 in 2016 to 191 in 2025).
- Others, such as Theft and Breaches of orders, show a general increasing trend peaking in 2025.
2. Most common and serious crime types (2025 data):
- Theft: 1,430 incidents (highest overall count).
- Breaches of orders: 195 incidents.
- Assault and related offences: 199 incidents.
- Property damage: 196 incidents.
- Burglary/Break and enter: 191 incidents.
- Deception: 277 incidents.
- These represent the bulk of crime volume and community safety concerns.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Theft rose sharply from 798 in 2015 to a peak of 1,430 in 2025, with a dip in 2023 (710).
- Burglary dropped significantly from 280 in 2016 to 74 in 2022, then increased to 191 in 2025.
- Assault peaked at 233 in 2018, dipped to 128 in 2016, and climbed again to 199 in 2025.
- Deception spiked at 410 in 2020, then declined to 277 by 2025.
- Breaches of orders steadily increased from 121 in 2015 to 229 in 2024 before a slight decline.
- Weapons offences peaked at 103 in 2019, then decreased to 56 in 2025.
- Regulatory driving offences and miscellaneous offences saw sharp declines after 2021.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property-related crimes (Theft, Burglary, Property damage) dominate in frequency, indicating ongoing risks to property security.
- Violent crimes such as Assault remain significant but stable compared to property crimes.
- Robbery numbers are relatively low but variable, highest in 2020 (30 incidents).
- Drug use and possession peaked at 208 in 2021, declining to 150 in 2025, suggesting fluctuating drug-related safety concerns.
- Public order offences, including weapons offences, show some reduction in recent years, possibly indicating improved public safety measures.
- Persistent increase in breaches of orders may reflect growing challenges in judicial compliance impacting community safety.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Thomastown (2021)
Thomastown is a vibrant suburb with 20234 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1225, though the unemployment rate stands at 8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 43.6% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Common FAQ about Thomastown, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Thomastown, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 198 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Thomastown, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Thomastown, VIC are Car Accessories (3058), Cash/Document (2475), Tools (2143), Power Tools (1937) and Personal Property (1925).
What is the crime rate in Thomastown, VIC?
Thomastown, VIC has a crime rate of 3041 reported criminal offences.
Is Thomastown, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Thomastown, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 15,029 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Thomastown, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Thomastown, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2115 reported offences.
Has crime in the Thomastown, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Thomastown, VIC have increased by 7% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Thomastown, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 365 offenses against persons in Thomastown, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Thomastown, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1838 property crime offenses in Thomastown, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Thomastown, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Thomastown, VIC recorded 193 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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