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Crime rate in North Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3051

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,953 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.36 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,801 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 120.44 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 151 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,274 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.10 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
85.20 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
81.7% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
93.06% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year North Melbourne crime trends

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North Melbourne crime compared

Top crime types in North Melbourne:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 882 reported cases of Theft.

    882

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 195 reported cases of Property damage.

    195

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 187 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    187

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 140 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    140

  • Deception

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 87 reported cases of Deception.

    87

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 79 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    79

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 35 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    35

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 32 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    32

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 29 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    29

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 28 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    28

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 27 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    27

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 16 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 11 reported cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 10 reported cases of Arson.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 8 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in North Melbourne there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • North Melbourne

    1 in 99

    In 2024 in North Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 99

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • North Melbourne

    1 in 12

    In 2024 in North Melbourne 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 27

    In 2024 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 North Melbourne rank in crime?

North Melbourne suburb is ranked 24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is North Melbourne a safe suburb?

North Melbourne suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in North Melbourne?

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

What is the most reported crime in North Melbourne?

882 Theft cases were reported in North Melbourne in 2024.

Is crime increasing in North Melbourne?

Crime in North Melbourne has increased by 23.1% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in North Melbourne in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in North Melbourne in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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