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Crime rate in South Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3205

Suburb in Port Phillip

Crime Rank: 36/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 11,548 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.19 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,031 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 175.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 199 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,335 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.23 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
115.60 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.68% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
95.3% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year South Melbourne crime trends

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South Melbourne crime compared

Top crime types in South Melbourne:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 892 reported cases of Theft.

    892

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 286 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    286

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 187 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    187

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 176 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    176

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 153 reported cases of Property damage.

    153

  • Deception

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 114 reported cases of Deception.

    114

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 35 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    35

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 33 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    33

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 31 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    31

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 28 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    28

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 21 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    21

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 21 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    21

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 12 reported cases of Robbery.

    12

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 12 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in South Melbourne there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Melbourne

    1 in 58

    In 2023 in South Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 58

  • 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

  • South Melbourne

    1 in 9

    In 2023 in South Melbourne your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 South Melbourne rank in crime?

South Melbourne suburb is ranked 36/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Melbourne a safe suburb?

South Melbourne suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in South Melbourne?

The top crime types in South Melbourne are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in South Melbourne?

892 Theft cases were reported in South Melbourne in 2023.

Is crime increasing in South Melbourne?

Crime in South Melbourne has increased by 15.86% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in South Melbourne in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South 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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