| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
22,296 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
7.72 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
2,291 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
102.75 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
151 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
1,759 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
6.77 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
78.89 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
69.54% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
92.11% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 1,361 reported cases of Theft.
1,361
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 250 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
250
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 138 reported cases of Property damage.
138
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 133 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
133
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 110 reported cases of Deception.
110
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 74 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
74
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 44 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
44
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 30 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
30
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 28 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
28
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 19 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
19
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 19 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
19
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 18 reported cases of Robbery.
18
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 16 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
16
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
15
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
12
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 10 reported cases of Arson.
10
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
9
In 2025 in Malvern East there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
5
1 in 148
In 2025 in Malvern East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 148
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 13
In 2025 in Malvern East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 13
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
Malvern East suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Malvern East suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.
The top crime types in Malvern East are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.
1,361 Theft cases were reported in Malvern East in 2025.
Crime in Malvern East has increased by 12.19% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Malvern East in 2025.
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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