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Crime rate in Port Phillip, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 65/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 73,383 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 14.29 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 9,299 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 126.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 883 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 6,326 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.03 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
86.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
52.52% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
91.75% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Port Phillip crime trends

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Port Phillip crime compared

Top crime types in Port Phillip:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 4,371 reported cases of Theft.

    4,371

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 1,070 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1,070

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 846 reported cases of Property damage.

    846

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 816 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    816

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 520 reported cases of Deception.

    520

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 469 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    469

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 218 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    218

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 173 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    173

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 157 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    157

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 129 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    129

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 122 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    122

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 78 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    78

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 67 reported cases of Robbery.

    67

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 62 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    62

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 48 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    48

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 44 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    44

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 42 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    42

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 39 reported cases of Arson.

    39

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 13 reported cases of Public security offences.

    13

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 7 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Port Phillip there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Phillip

    1 in 83

    In 2024 in Port Phillip your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • 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

  • Port Phillip

    1 in 12

    In 2024 in Port Phillip your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 12

  • 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 Port Phillip rank in crime?

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

Is Port Phillip a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Port Phillip?

The top crime types in Port Phillip are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Port Phillip?

4,371 Theft cases were reported in Port Phillip in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Port Phillip?

Crime in Port Phillip has increased by 16.41% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Port Phillip in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Phillip in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Port Phillip?

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

What is the safest suburb in Port Phillip?

The safest suburb in Port Phillip is Elwood, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Port Phillip crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Port Phillip by crime crime rank and violent crimes are South Melbourne, St Kilda (Vic.) and Windsor (Vic.).


Suburbs in Port Phillip

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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