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Crime rate in Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3207

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    17,633

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    9.67 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,809

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    102.59

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    154

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    1,233

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    8.73

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    69.93

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    77.05%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    91.17%

    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 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 874 reported cases of Theft.

    874

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 224 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    224

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 146 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    146

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 133 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    133

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 119 reported cases of Property damage.

    119

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 82 reported cases of Deception.

    82

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 44 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    44

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 34 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    34

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 23 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    23

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 20 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 16 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    16

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 16 reported cases of Arson.

    16

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 16 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    16

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 15 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    15

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 14 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    7

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 5 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Melbourne

    1 in 115

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 115

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Port Melbourne

    1 in 14

    In 2023 in Port Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 14

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Port Melbourne rank in crime?

Port Melbourne suburb is ranked 19/100 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, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Port Melbourne?

874 Theft cases were reported in Port Melbourne in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Port Melbourne?

Crime in Port Melbourne has increased by 17.16% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Port Melbourne in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Melbourne in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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