1West Melbourne
West Melbourne, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Victorian suburbs · 6/10 in the world
Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 32,698 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 8,025
How accurate: not enough history to test this score yet.
Crime by type, as recorded by Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | |||
| Assault and related offences | 100 | 1,246.1 | 724.5 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 9 | 112.1 | 37 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-in | 129 | 1,607.5 | 568.1 |
| Theft | 533 | 6,641.7 | 2,966.2 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 9 | 112.1 | 35.9 |
| Growing or making drugs | 1 | 12.5 | 29.5 |
| Drug use and possession | 43 | 535.8 | 174.9 |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 100 | 1,246.1 | 611.5 |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct | 13 | 162 | 53.5 |
| Public nuisance offences | 9 | 112.1 | 46.5 |
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Violence | 100 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 9 |
| Theft and burglary | 662 |
| Drugs | 53 |
| Damage and public order | 122 |
Questions about crime in West Melbourne
- Is West Melbourne safe?
- West Melbourne: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in West Melbourne?
- West Melbourne: Weighted crime: 32,698 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
