Crime Rates for Tottenham, VIC
⇌ Compare Tottenham with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Tottenham (3012) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 252 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,400,000 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Tottenham, VIC in 2021 was 3. In the last 10 years, Tottenham, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 0.3 people.In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is1 offence per 1 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 Tottenham for 2026: B Property and deception offences (155), A Crimes against the person (53), D Public order and security offences (28).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 134 | 155 | 168 | 139 | 124 | 120 | 107 | 103 | 128 | 191 | 252 |
| A Crimes against the person | 7 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 53 |
| B Property and deception offences | 100 | 127 | 120 | 94 | 97 | 84 | 78 | 83 | 109 | 139 | 155 |
| C Drug offences | 4 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 11 |
| D Public order and security offences | 10 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 28 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 13 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 252 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 1186 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 8 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Robbery In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 3 | 8 | -62.50% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 36 | 2 | 1700.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Property damage. | 12 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 26 | 24 | 8.33% |
| Theft In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Theft. | 87 | 96 | -9.38% |
| Deception In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Deception. | 29 | 13 | 123.08% |
| Bribery In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 5 | -80.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 8 | 16 | -50.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 4 | 7 | -42.86% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 22 | 1 | 2100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Tottenham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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 Tottenham, VIC
How common is car theft in the Tottenham, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 20 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 Tottenham, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Tottenham, VIC are Tools (322), Car Accessories (292), Power Tools (160), Electrical Appliances (148) and Cash/Document (114).
What is the crime rate in Tottenham, VIC?
Tottenham, VIC has a crime rate of 252 reported criminal offences.
Is Tottenham, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Tottenham, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,400,000 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Tottenham, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Tottenham, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 155 reported offences.
Has crime in the Tottenham, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Tottenham, VIC have increased by 110% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Tottenham, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 53 offenses against persons in Tottenham, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Tottenham, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 126 property crime offenses in Tottenham, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Tottenham, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Tottenham, VIC recorded 11 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Tottenham (2021)
Tottenham is a quiet suburb with around 3 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of 1.5 people. The median household weekly income is $449, though the unemployment rate stands at 33.3%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 0% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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*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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