Crime Rates for Thomastown, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Thomastown (3074) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2942 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 14,540 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 101.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 13 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 326.4 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 Thomastown for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2062), A Crimes against the person (340), E Justice procedures offences (256).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 2538 | 2202 | 2459 | 2699 | 2804 | 2155 | 1837 | 1915 | 2460 | 2942 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 247 | 360 | 389 | 375 | 413 | 386 | 342 | 275 | 338 | 340 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 1775 | 1413 | 1593 | 1752 | 1561 | 1097 | 966 | 1142 | 1482 | 2062 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 188 | 128 | 133 | 165 | 272 | 230 | 167 | 141 | 206 | 180 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 105 | 99 | 124 | 129 | 118 | 113 | 109 | 105 | 124 | 100 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 221 | 198 | 219 | 273 | 253 | 280 | 244 | 248 | 308 | 256 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 187 | 49 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 2942 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 14843 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 185 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 185 | 180 | 2.78% |
| Robbery In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Robbery. | 14 | 10 | 40.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 62 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 62 | 68 | -8.82% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 43 | 39 | 10.26% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 36 | 41 | -12.20% |
| Arson In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Arson. | 22 | 13 | 69.23% |
| Property damage In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 216 reported cases of Property damage. | 216 | 147 | 46.94% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 183 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 183 | 139 | 31.65% |
| Theft In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 1371 reported cases of Theft. | 1371 | 1035 | 32.46% |
| Deception In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 270 reported cases of Deception. | 270 | 148 | 82.43% |
| Bribery In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 22 | 42 | -47.62% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 18 | 18 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 140 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 140 | 146 | -4.11% |
| 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 53 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 53 | 98 | -45.92% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 27 | 21 | 28.57% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 20 | 5 | 300.00% |
| 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 72 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 72 | 82 | -12.20% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Thomastown, VIC recorded 184 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 184 | 226 | -18.58% |
| 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 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 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% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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 Thomastown, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel mostly safe living in Thomastown, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Thomastown, VIC
How common is car theft in the Thomastown, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 194 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 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Thomastown, VIC are Car Accessories (3116), Cash/Document (2435), Tools (2119), Power Tools (1915) and Personal Property (1913).
What is the crime rate in Thomastown, VIC?
Thomastown, VIC has a crime rate of 2942 reported criminal offences.
Is Thomastown, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Thomastown, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 14,540 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 2062 reported offences.
Has crime in the Thomastown, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Thomastown, VIC have increased by 5% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Thomastown, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 340 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 Sep, there were 1792 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 Sep, Thomastown, VIC recorded 180 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Thomastown (2021)
Thomastown is a vibrant suburb with 20234 people. 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 people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Thomastown, VIC
If you’re considering living near Thomastown , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Lalor - 1536 offences (0.06615 per 100,000 people)
- Fawkner - 1174 offences (0.08225 per 100,000 people)
- Bundoora - 2932 offences (0.10446 per 100,000 people)
- Kingsbury - 375 offences (0.10838 per 100,000 people)
- Reservoir - 5856 offences (0.11461 per 100,000 people)
- Epping - 4614 offences (0.13778 per 100,000 people)
- Coburg North - 1360 offences (0.16332 per 100,000 people)
- Preston - 6932 offences (0.20515 per 100,000 people)
- Campbellfield - 1781 offences (0.35785 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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