2Melton West
Melton West, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in Victorian suburbs · 7/10 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: 23,725 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 8,784
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 | 99 | 1,127 | 724.5 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 10 | 113.8 | 37 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-in | 46 | 523.7 | 568.1 |
| Theft | 383 | 4,360.2 | 2,966.2 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 8 | 91.1 | 35.9 |
| Growing or making drugs | 5 | 56.9 | 29.5 |
| Drug use and possession | 18 | 204.9 | 174.9 |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 83 | 944.9 | 611.5 |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct | 6 | 68.3 | 53.5 |
| Public nuisance offences | 5 | 56.9 | 46.5 |
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Violence | 99 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 10 |
| Theft and burglary | 429 |
| Drugs | 31 |
| Damage and public order | 94 |
Questions about crime in Melton West
- Is Melton West safe?
- Melton West: Safety 2 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 Melton West?
- Melton West: Weighted crime: 23,725 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
