| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
215,896 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
596.19 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
14,481 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
67.07 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
1,642 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
9,102 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
7.61 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
42.16 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
27.77% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
72.64% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Melton there were 6,658 reported cases of Theft.
6,658
In 2025 in Melton there were 1,553 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
1,553
In 2025 in Melton there were 1,244 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
1,244
In 2025 in Melton there were 1,174 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
1,174
In 2025 in Melton there were 1,114 reported cases of Property damage.
1,114
In 2025 in Melton there were 521 reported cases of Deception.
521
In 2025 in Melton there were 351 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
351
In 2025 in Melton there were 323 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
323
In 2025 in Melton there were 290 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
290
In 2025 in Melton there were 286 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
286
In 2025 in Melton there were 275 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
275
In 2025 in Melton there were 206 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
206
In 2025 in Melton there were 91 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
91
In 2025 in Melton there were 89 reported cases of Robbery.
89
In 2025 in Melton there were 86 reported cases of Arson.
86
In 2025 in Melton there were 76 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
76
In 2025 in Melton there were 61 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
61
In 2025 in Melton there were 59 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
59
In 2025 in Melton there were 11 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
11
In 2025 in Melton there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
6
In 2025 in Melton there were 5 reported cases of Public security offences.
5
In 2025 in Melton there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
2
1 in 131
In 2025 in Melton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 131
1 in 130
In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 24
In 2025 in Melton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24
1 in 23
In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Melton lga is ranked 39/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Melton lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Melton are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.
6,658 Theft cases were reported in Melton in 2025.
Crime in Melton has increased by 10.01% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Melton in 2025.
The least safe suburb in Melton is Bonnie Brook, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Melton is Burnside (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Melton by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bonnie Brook, Deanside and Exford.
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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