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Crime rate in Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3207

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,633 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9.67 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,289 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 129.81 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 146 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,630 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
92.44 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
77.96% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
93.71% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Port Melbourne crime trends

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Port Melbourne crime compared

Top crime types in Port Melbourne:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 1,204 reported cases of Theft.

    1,204

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 261 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    261

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 157 reported cases of Property damage.

    157

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 133 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    133

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 125 reported cases of Deception.

    125

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 113 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    113

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 44 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    44

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 39 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    39

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 36 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    36

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 31 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    31

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 28 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    28

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 24 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    24

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 21 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    21

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 18 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    18

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 14 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    14

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 13 reported cases of Robbery.

    13

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 9 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    8

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne there were 3 reported cases of Public security offences.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Melbourne

    1 in 121

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 121

  • 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

  • Port Melbourne

    1 in 11

    In 2024 in Port Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11

  • 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 Port Melbourne rank in crime?

Port Melbourne suburb is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Port Melbourne a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Port Melbourne?

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

What is the most reported crime in Port Melbourne?

1,204 Theft cases were reported in Port Melbourne in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Port Melbourne?

Crime in Port Melbourne has increased by 26.53% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Port Melbourne in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port 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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