Crime Rates for Yarraville, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Yarraville (3013) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1313 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,397 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 177.7 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 19.2 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1563.6 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 Yarraville for 2025: B Property and deception offences (961), A Crimes against the person (132), E Justice procedures offences (117).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 725 | 909 | 846 | 873 | 861 | 905 | 819 | 882 | 993 | 1034 | 1313 |
| A Crimes against the person | 67 | 89 | 103 | 77 | 85 | 130 | 65 | 115 | 100 | 85 | 132 |
| B Property and deception offences | 551 | 684 | 586 | 660 | 619 | 618 | 630 | 546 | 679 | 744 | 961 |
| C Drug offences | 37 | 39 | 47 | 41 | 58 | 35 | 26 | 45 | 75 | 62 | 54 |
| D Public order and security offences | 34 | 36 | 41 | 47 | 55 | 51 | 19 | 50 | 56 | 34 | 46 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 32 | 56 | 63 | 44 | 40 | 66 | 57 | 120 | 83 | 107 | 117 |
| F Other offences | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 1313 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 7278 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 79 | 49 | 61.22% |
| Robbery In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Robbery. | 9 | 5 | 80.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 10 | 11 | -9.09% |
| 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 27 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 27 | 16 | 68.75% |
| Arson In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Arson. | 6 | 6 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 89 reported cases of Property damage. | 89 | 79 | 12.66% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 128 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 128 | 89 | 43.82% |
| Theft In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 688 reported cases of Theft. | 688 | 538 | 27.88% |
| Deception In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of Deception. | 50 | 32 | 56.25% |
| Bribery In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 8 | 6 | 33.33% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 45 | 54 | -16.67% |
| 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 23 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 23 | 20 | 15.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 8 | 7 | 14.29% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 15 | 7 | 114.29% |
| 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 13 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 13 | 12 | 8.33% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 104 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 104 | 95 | 9.47% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Yarraville, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| 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% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes generally increased over the 10 years, with a notable rise in 2025, especially in property and deception offences.
- Crimes against the person fluctuated but showed an upward spike in assault and related offences in 2025 (79 cases, highest in the period).
- Property and deception offences consistently dominate total crime numbers each year, with theft being the largest contributor.
2. Most common and serious crime types with numbers:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, peaking at 688 cases in 2025, up from 310 in 2015.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30) also significant, reaching 128 in 2025, with fluctuations between 55 and 113 in prior years.
- Assault and related offences (A20) peaked at 79 in 2025, showing it as the most frequent violent crime.
- Breaches of orders (E20) rose to 104 in 2025 from 27 in 2015, indicating increased justice procedure offences.
- Property damage (B20) remained high, peaking at 96 in 2023 and 89 in 2025.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Assault jumped sharply from 49 in 2024 to 79 in 2025 (+61%).
- Robbery dropped to zero in 2022 but rebounded to 9 in 2025.
- Theft surged by ~28% from 538 in 2024 to 688 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders increased significantly from 52 in 2021 to 102 in 2022 and further to 104 in 2025.
- Deception offences dropped from 103 in 2016 to a low of 28 in 2022, then partially recovered to 50 in 2025.
- Drug use and possession (C30) doubled from 17 in 2021 to 32 in 2022, then stabilized around mid-40s in recent years.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (especially theft and burglary) consistently outnumber violent crimes, indicating property-related offenses are the major safety concern.
- Violent crimes like assault increased notably in 2025, suggesting rising risk to personal safety.
- Robbery is relatively low and inconsistent, with a concerning zero reported in 2022 followed by small increases.
- Drug offences, particularly possession, show an increasing trend since 2021, signaling potential emerging public health and safety issues.
- Justice procedures offences (breaches of orders) have doubled since 2015, potentially reflecting challenges in law enforcement compliance or community safety.
- Arson remains low but fairly stable, with occasional
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Yarraville (2021)
Yarraville is a vibrant suburb with 15636 residents. 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 residents (72%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Yarraville, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Yarraville, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 102 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Yarraville, VIC are Cash/Document (2231), Personal Property (1834), Car Accessories (1516), Power Tools (1493) and Electrical Appliances (1315).
What is the crime rate in Yarraville, VIC?
Yarraville, VIC has a crime rate of 1313 reported criminal offences.
Is Yarraville, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Yarraville, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 8,397 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 961 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 Jun, there were 132 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 Jun, there were 911 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 Jun, Yarraville, VIC recorded 54 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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