Crime Rates for Yarra City Council, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Yarra City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 15763 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 17,492 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Yarra City Council, VIC in 2021 was 90,114. In the last 10 years, Yarra City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no 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 Yarra City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (10933), A Crimes against the person (1928), E Justice procedures offences (1310).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 14002 | 13268 | 13680 | 13488 | 14222 | 12148 | 12877 | 12857 | 15034 | 15763 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1381 | 1572 | 1457 | 1661 | 1624 | 1830 | 1683 | 1541 | 1764 | 1928 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 9790 | 8916 | 9516 | 9037 | 8196 | 7340 | 8748 | 8935 | 10989 | 10933 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 885 | 758 | 723 | 965 | 1125 | 887 | 760 | 816 | 684 | 795 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 917 | 1003 | 919 | 937 | 895 | 679 | 634 | 613 | 548 | 774 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 996 | 1000 | 1015 | 861 | 1099 | 1084 | 1000 | 929 | 1028 | 1310 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 33 | 19 | 50 | 27 | 1283 | 328 | 52 | 23 | 21 | 23 |
In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 15763 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 92400 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 1177 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1177 | 1102 | 6.81% (1102) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 260 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 260 | 234 | 11.11% (234) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 16 | 18 | -11.11% (18) |
| Robbery In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 125 reported cases of Robbery. | 125 | 125 | 0.00% (125) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 11 | 5 | 120.00% (5) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 227 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 227 | 209 | 8.61% (209) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 110 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 110 | 67 | 64.18% (67) |
| Arson In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Arson. | 45 | 35 | 28.57% (35) |
| Property damage In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 1409 reported cases of Property damage. | 1409 | 1361 | 3.53% (1361) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 1375 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1375 | 1587 | -13.36% (1587) |
| Theft In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 7414 reported cases of Theft. | 7414 | 7211 | 2.82% (7211) |
| Deception In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 690 reported cases of Deception. | 690 | 795 | -13.21% (795) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 95 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 95 | 103 | -7.77% (103) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 44 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 44 | 32 | 37.50% (32) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 656 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 656 | 548 | 19.71% (548) |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 355 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 355 | 281 | 26.33% (281) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 260 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 260 | 157 | 65.61% (157) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 157 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 157 | 109 | 44.04% (109) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 298 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 298 | 184 | 61.96% (184) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 1012 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1012 | 844 | 19.91% (844) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 8 | 7 | 14.29% (7) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 6 | 12 | -50.00% (12) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 9 | 2 | 350.00% (2) |
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.
FAQ About Crime in Yarra City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Yarra City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 696 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 2 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Yarra City Council, VIC?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Yarra City Council, VIC?
Yarra City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 15763 reported criminal offences.
Is Yarra City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Yarra City Council, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 17,492 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Yarra City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Yarra City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 10933 reported offences.
Has crime in the Yarra City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Yarra City Council, VIC have increased by 11% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Yarra City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1928 offenses against persons in Yarra City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Yarra City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 10243 property crime offenses in Yarra City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Yarra City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Yarra City Council, VIC recorded 795 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Yarra City Council (2021)
Yarra City Council is a busy suburb with 90114 people. While families are part of the community, only about 29.7% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2 people. The median household weekly income is $2270, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.8%. While 66.2% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest Suburbs in Yarra City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Yarra City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Burnley - 396 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Princes Hill - 534 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Alphington - 927 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Cremorne - 1026 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Carlton North - 1057 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Fairfield - 1292 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Clifton Hill - 1380 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Fitzroy North - 2453 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Abbotsford - 3213 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Collingwood - 5182 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Fitzroy - 6169 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Richmond - 9722 offences ( 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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