1South Melbourne
South Melbourne, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Victorian suburbs · 4/10 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: 52,407 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 11,548
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 | 231 | 2,000.3 | 724.5 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 14 | 121.2 | 37 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-in | 225 | 1,948.4 | 568.1 |
| Theft | 1,399 | 12,114.7 | 2,966.2 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 17 | 147.2 | 35.9 |
| Growing or making drugs | 8 | 69.3 | 29.5 |
| Drug use and possession | 53 | 459 | 174.9 |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 195 | 1,688.6 | 611.5 |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct | 23 | 199.2 | 53.5 |
| Public nuisance offences | 8 | 69.3 | 46.5 |
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Violence | 231 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 14 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,624 |
| Drugs | 78 |
| Damage and public order | 226 |
Questions about crime in South Melbourne
- Is South Melbourne safe?
- South 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 South Melbourne?
- South Melbourne: Weighted crime: 52,407 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
