1North Melbourne
North 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: 28,824 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 14,953
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 | 149 | 996.5 | 724.5 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 10 | 66.9 | 37 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-in | 172 | 1,150.3 | 568.1 |
| Theft | 1,065 | 7,122.3 | 2,966.2 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 15 | 100.3 | 35.9 |
| Growing or making drugs | 7 | 46.8 | 29.5 |
| Drug use and possession | 27 | 180.6 | 174.9 |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 149 | 996.5 | 611.5 |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct | 10 | 66.9 | 53.5 |
| Public nuisance offences | 9 | 60.2 | 46.5 |
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Violence | 149 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 10 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,237 |
| Drugs | 49 |
| Damage and public order | 168 |
Questions about crime in North Melbourne
- Is North Melbourne safe?
- North 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 North Melbourne?
- North Melbourne: Weighted crime: 28,824 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
