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Crime rate in Maribyrnong, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 65/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 85,206 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 31.23 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 10,052 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 117.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 904 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 7,152 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.61 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
83.94 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
49.3% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
91.95% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Maribyrnong crime trends

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Maribyrnong crime compared

Top crime types in Maribyrnong:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 5,462 reported cases of Theft.

    5,462

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 913 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    913

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 801 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    801

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 721 reported cases of Property damage.

    721

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 470 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    470

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 446 reported cases of Deception.

    446

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 246 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    246

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 232 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    232

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 161 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    161

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 105 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    105

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 103 reported cases of Robbery.

    103

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 101 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    101

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 57 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    57

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 56 reported cases of Arson.

    56

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 54 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    54

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 45 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    45

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 41 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    41

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 27 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    27

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 2 reported cases of Public security offences.

    2

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Maribyrnong

    1 in 94

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 94

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Maribyrnong

    1 in 12

    In 2025 in Maribyrnong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 12

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Maribyrnong rank in crime?

Maribyrnong lga is ranked 65/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Maribyrnong a safe lga?

Maribyrnong lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Maribyrnong?

The top crime types in Maribyrnong are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Maribyrnong?

5,462 Theft cases were reported in Maribyrnong in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Maribyrnong?

Crime in Maribyrnong has increased by 5.71% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Maribyrnong in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Maribyrnong in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Maribyrnong?

The least safe suburb in Maribyrnong is Tottenham (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Maribyrnong?

The safest suburb in Maribyrnong is Kingsville, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Maribyrnong crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Maribyrnong by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Tottenham (Vic.), Footscray and Maribyrnong.


Suburbs in Maribyrnong

The data is based on annual 2025 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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