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Crime rate in Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 81/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 197,547 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 43.51 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 31,509 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 159.50 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3,669 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 17,953 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.57 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
90.88 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
75.65% 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 Melbourne crime trends

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Melbourne crime compared

Top crime types in Melbourne:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 13,127 reported cases of Theft.

    13,127

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 3,341 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3,341

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 3,099 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    3,099

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 2,400 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2,400

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 2,330 reported cases of Property damage.

    2,330

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 1,874 reported cases of Deception.

    1,874

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 889 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    889

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 874 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    874

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 870 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    870

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 672 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    672

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 469 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    469

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 384 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    384

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 328 reported cases of Robbery.

    328

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 218 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    218

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 192 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    192

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 171 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    171

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 112 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    112

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 96 reported cases of Arson.

    96

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 20 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    20

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 18 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    18

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 16 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    16

  • Public security offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 6 reported cases of Public security offences.

    6

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 2 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Melbourne there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Melbourne

    1 in 54

    In 2023 in Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 54

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Melbourne

    1 in 11

    In 2023 in Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Melbourne rank in crime?

Melbourne lga is ranked 81/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Melbourne a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Melbourne?

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

What is the most reported crime in Melbourne?

13,127 Theft cases were reported in Melbourne in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Melbourne?

Crime in Melbourne has increased by 10.07% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Melbourne in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Melbourne in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in Melbourne?

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

What is the safest suburb in Melbourne?

The safest suburb in Melbourne is Kensington (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Melbourne crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Melbourne by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Melbourne, South Wharf and East Melbourne.


Suburbs in Melbourne

The data is based on annual 2023 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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