Crime Rates for West Melbourne, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The West Melbourne (3003) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1617 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 20,150 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of West Melbourne, VIC in 2021 was 8,025. In the last 10 years, West Melbourne, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 61.3 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 9.3 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 348.9 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 West Melbourne for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1074), A Crimes against the person (225), C Drug offences (115).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 705 | 822 | 924 | 1056 | 1040 | 1161 | 1298 | 1416 | 1248 | 1294 | 1617 |
| A Crimes against the person | 87 | 106 | 133 | 128 | 125 | 139 | 135 | 161 | 153 | 160 | 225 |
| B Property and deception offences | 411 | 484 | 532 | 625 | 589 | 659 | 651 | 745 | 762 | 804 | 1074 |
| C Drug offences | 54 | 77 | 72 | 100 | 122 | 129 | 76 | 163 | 105 | 83 | 115 |
| D Public order and security offences | 102 | 94 | 111 | 124 | 123 | 121 | 46 | 120 | 106 | 90 | 83 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 38 | 56 | 62 | 59 | 76 | 75 | 90 | 115 | 117 | 149 | 108 |
| F Other offences | 13 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 5 | 38 | 300 | 112 | 5 | 8 | 12 |
In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 1617 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 7336 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 111 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 111 | 98 | 13.27% |
| Robbery In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Robbery. | 20 | 3 | 566.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 23 | 24 | -4.17% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 26 | 7 | 271.43% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 45 | 28 | 60.71% |
| Arson In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 159 reported cases of Property damage. | 159 | 132 | 20.45% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 179 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 179 | 129 | 38.76% |
| Theft In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 682 reported cases of Theft. | 682 | 491 | 38.90% |
| Deception In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Deception. | 49 | 51 | -3.92% |
| Bribery In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 13 | 10 | 30.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 6 | 4 | 50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 96 | 69 | 39.13% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 31 | 40 | -22.50% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 22 | 25 | -12.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 30 | 25 | 20.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 28 | 34 | -17.65% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 80 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 80 | 115 | -30.43% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 5 | 1 | 400.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 6 | 0 | 600.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 7 | -85.71% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes show a general upward trend from 2015 to 2025, with some fluctuations.
- Notable increases in key categories such as assaults, theft, and property damage toward 2025.
- Some crime types show volatility with sharp year-to-year changes (e.g., robbery, dangerous acts).
2. Most common and serious crime types with numbers (2025 figures):
- Theft: 682 incidents (highest volume crime)
- Burglary/Break and enter: 179 incidents
- Property damage: 159 incidents
- Assault and related offences: 111 incidents (most common violent crime)
- Breaches of orders: 80 incidents
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Assaults rose sharply from 69 (2021) to 111 (2025), with a notable jump between 2024 (98) and 2025.
- Robbery peaked at 20 in 2025 and 2019 but was as low as 3 in 2024.
- Dangerous and negligent acts spiked to 26 in 2025 from 7 in 2024.
- Theft increased markedly from 218 (2015) to 682 (2025), with consistent growth especially after 2020.
- Breaches of orders jumped from 22 (2016) to a peak of 115 in 2024, then dropped to 80 in 2025.
- Disorderly and offensive conduct dropped significantly from 66 in 2019/2020 to 22 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate overall crime volume and show strong upward trends, indicating rising risk to property safety.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) have increased, particularly assault, signaling growing personal safety concerns.
- Drug use and possession fluctuated but remains relatively high, peaking at 132 in 2022 before decreasing to 96 in 2025.
- Weapons offences saw a large spike in 2022 (79) but decreased to 31 by 2025.
- Public order offences like disorderly conduct and public nuisance generally declined after peaks around 2019-2020.
- Regulatory and miscellaneous offences are minimal and stable, except for a large drop in miscellaneous offences from 290 (2021) to 1 (2025).
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – West Melbourne (2021)
West Melbourne is a quiet suburb with around 8025 people. While families are part of the community, only about 23.4% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1788, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.3%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 41.6% of residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Common FAQ about West Melbourne, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the West Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 75 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 West Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in West Melbourne, VIC are Cash/Document (1871), Personal Property (1697), Electrical Appliances (1117), Car Accessories (901) and Power Tools (827).
What is the crime rate in West Melbourne, VIC?
West Melbourne, VIC has a crime rate of 1617 reported criminal offences.
Is West Melbourne, VIC a safe suburb?
No, West Melbourne, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 20,150 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in West Melbourne, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in West Melbourne, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1074 reported offences.
Has crime in the West Melbourne, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in West Melbourne, VIC have increased by 39% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in West Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 225 offenses against persons in West Melbourne, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in West Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1025 property crime offenses in West Melbourne, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in West Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 115 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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