Crime Rates for Yarraville, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Yarraville (3013) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1274 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,148 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Yarraville, VIC in 2021 was 15,636. In the last 10 years, Yarraville, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 188.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 20 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1421.5 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 Yarraville for 2025: B Property and deception offences (924), A Crimes against the person (129), E Justice procedures offences (118).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 894 | 841 | 876 | 885 | 881 | 813 | 966 | 946 | 1115 | 1274 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 101 | 91 | 71 | 98 | 113 | 87 | 112 | 96 | 96 | 129 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 656 | 596 | 657 | 631 | 604 | 612 | 596 | 646 | 831 | 924 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 31 | 49 | 45 | 54 | 35 | 24 | 63 | 76 | 52 | 50 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 36 | 37 | 55 | 51 | 46 | 19 | 67 | 37 | 41 | 49 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 67 | 61 | 45 | 47 | 61 | 65 | 123 | 91 | 91 | 118 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 1274 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 6753 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 74 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 74 | 59 | 25.42% |
| Robbery In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Robbery. | 9 | 6 | 50.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 11 | 11 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 7 | 4 | 75.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 28 | 16 | 75.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Arson. | 6 | 2 | 200.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 83 reported cases of Property damage. | 83 | 84 | -1.19% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 111 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 111 | 102 | 8.82% |
| Theft In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 670 reported cases of Theft. | 670 | 605 | 10.74% |
| Deception In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 54 reported cases of Deception. | 54 | 38 | 42.11% |
| Bribery In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 43 | 44 | -2.27% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 22 | 24 | -8.33% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 8 | 9 | -11.11% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 19 | 8 | 137.50% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 15 | 10 | 50.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 103 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 103 | 81 | 27.16% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 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 Yarraville, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel mostly safe living in Yarraville, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Yarraville, VIC
How common is car theft in the Yarraville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 110 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 Yarraville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Yarraville, VIC are Cash/Document (2197), Personal Property (1804), Car Accessories (1574), Power Tools (1493) and Electrical Appliances (1281).
What is the crime rate in Yarraville, VIC?
Yarraville, VIC has a crime rate of 1274 reported criminal offences.
Is Yarraville, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Yarraville, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,148 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Yarraville, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Yarraville, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 924 reported offences.
Has crime in the Yarraville, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Yarraville, VIC have increased by 45% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Yarraville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 129 offenses against persons in Yarraville, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Yarraville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 870 property crime offenses in Yarraville, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Yarraville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Yarraville, VIC recorded 50 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Yarraville (2021)
Yarraville is a vibrant suburb with 15636 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $2485, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.8%. A majority of people (72%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Yarraville, VIC
If you’re considering living near Yarraville , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- South Kingsville - 114 offences (0.05288 per 100,000 people)
- Newport - 876 offences (0.06414 per 100,000 people)
- Kingsville - 256 offences (0.06531 per 100,000 people)
- West Footscray - 851 offences (0.07256 per 100,000 people)
- Seddon - 463 offences (0.09003 per 100,000 people)
- Maidstone - 983 offences (0.10470 per 100,000 people)
- Spotswood - 494 offences (0.17518 per 100,000 people)
- Footscray - 4510 offences (0.26327 per 100,000 people)
- Tottenham - 197 offences (65.66667 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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