Crime Rates for West Melbourne, VIC
⇌ Compare West Melbourne with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The West Melbourne (3003) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3386 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 42,193 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 32.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 4.6 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 121.6 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 West Melbourne for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2158), A Crimes against the person (544), E Justice procedures offences (275).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 744 | 1780 | 1868 | 2154 | 2227 | 2662 | 2574 | 2487 | 2474 | 2903 | 3386 |
| A Crimes against the person | 97 | 236 | 283 | 230 | 283 | 260 | 293 | 322 | 290 | 390 | 544 |
| B Property and deception offences | 407 | 1046 | 1071 | 1275 | 1241 | 1316 | 1394 | 1453 | 1482 | 1847 | 2158 |
| C Drug offences | 65 | 166 | 152 | 198 | 272 | 241 | 213 | 260 | 215 | 183 | 226 |
| D Public order and security offences | 120 | 195 | 221 | 261 | 281 | 147 | 180 | 192 | 211 | 158 | 167 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 41 | 115 | 122 | 144 | 145 | 172 | 162 | 219 | 267 | 296 | 275 |
| F Other offences | 14 | 22 | 19 | 46 | 5 | 526 | 332 | 41 | 9 | 29 | 16 |
In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 3386 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 14690 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 219 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 219 | 212 | 3.30% |
| Robbery In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Robbery. | 30 | 19 | 57.89% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 66 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 66 | 55 | 20.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 38 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 38 | 32 | 18.75% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 191 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 191 | 72 | 165.28% |
| Arson In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Arson. | 9 | 4 | 125.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 279 reported cases of Property damage. | 279 | 284 | -1.76% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 364 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 364 | 296 | 22.97% |
| Theft In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 1365 reported cases of Theft. | 1365 | 1152 | 18.49% |
| Deception In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 141 reported cases of Deception. | 141 | 111 | 27.03% |
| 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 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 14 | 27 | -48.15% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 7 | 9 | -22.22% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 205 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 205 | 147 | 39.46% |
| 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 70 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 70 | 55 | 27.27% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 48 | 50 | -4.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 45 | 53 | -15.09% |
| Public security offences In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Public security offences. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 63 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 63 | 66 | -4.55% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 212 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 212 | 230 | -7.83% |
| 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 11 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 11 | 6 | 83.33% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 16 | -100.00% |
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 West Melbourne, VIC
How common is car theft in the West Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 91 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in West Melbourne, VIC are Cash/Document (1908), Personal Property (1815), Electrical Appliances (1129), Car Accessories (965) and Power Tools (819).
What is the crime rate in West Melbourne, VIC?
West Melbourne, VIC has a crime rate of 3386 reported criminal offences.
Is West Melbourne, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, West Melbourne, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 42,193 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 2158 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 27% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in West Melbourne, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 544 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 Dec, there were 2017 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 Dec, West Melbourne, VIC recorded 226 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community 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 people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around West Melbourne, VIC
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- Docklands - 8454 offences (0.54560 per 100,000 people)
- South Wharf - 1009 offences (14.21127 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, there is a general upward trend in crimes against the person and property offenses, with some fluctuations.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, rising significantly from 220 incidents in 2015 to 1365 in 2025, indicating a substantial increase in theft-related offenses.
- Assault and related offenses constitute the main violent crime category, increasing from 68 in 2015 to 219 in 2025, showing a notable rise in physical violence.
- A major spike is observed in "Other crimes against the person," surging from 6 incidents in 2015 to 191 in 2025, suggesting emerging safety concerns.
- The overall data suggest increasing challenges for public safety due to rising violent assaults and thefts, underlining a need for focused crime prevention strategies.
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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