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Crime rate in Frankston, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 47/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 139,267 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 129.60 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 12,892 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 92.57 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,379 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 6,983 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.90 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
50.14 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
42.25% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
78.67% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Frankston crime trends

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Frankston crime compared

Top crime types in Frankston:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 4,563 reported cases of Theft.

    4,563

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 2,126 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    2,126

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 1,293 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,293

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 1,188 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1,188

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 1,161 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,161

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 497 reported cases of Deception.

    497

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 378 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    378

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 328 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    328

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 306 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    306

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 226 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    226

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 222 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    222

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 118 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    118

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 90 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    90

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 86 reported cases of Robbery.

    86

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 76 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    76

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 74 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    74

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 71 reported cases of Arson.

    71

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 63 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    63

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 17 reported cases of Public security offences.

    17

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 2 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Frankston there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Frankston

    1 in 101

    In 2024 in Frankston your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 101

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Frankston

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in Frankston your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Frankston rank in crime?

Frankston lga is ranked 47/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Frankston a safe lga?

Frankston lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Frankston?

The top crime types in Frankston are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Frankston?

4,563 Theft cases were reported in Frankston in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Frankston?

Crime in Frankston has increased by 20.64% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Frankston in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Frankston in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Frankston?

The least safe suburb in Frankston is Frankston, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Frankston?

The safest suburb in Frankston is Frankston South, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Frankston crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Frankston by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Frankston, Frankston North and Seaford (Vic.).


Suburbs in Frankston

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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