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Crime rate in Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3207

Suburb in Melbourne

Crime Rank: 25/100

(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 2,403 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 136.28 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 169 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,763 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.58 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
99.98 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
76.8% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
94.05% 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 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 1,326 reported cases of Theft.

    1,326

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 244 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    244

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 182 reported cases of Property damage.

    182

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 161 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    161

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 148 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    148

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 95 reported cases of Deception.

    95

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 41 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    41

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 36 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    36

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 34 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    34

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 30 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    30

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 23 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    23

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 19 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    19

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 5 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    5

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 4 reported cases of Public security offences.

    4

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne there were 2 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Melbourne

    1 in 104

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 104

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Port Melbourne

    1 in 10

    In 2025 in Port Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 25/100 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?

1,326 Theft cases were reported in Port Melbourne in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Port Melbourne?

Crime in Port Melbourne has increased by 4.98% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Port Melbourne in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Melbourne 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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