According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, Altona North crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 7622 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 8% increase from the previous year.

Altona North Crime Index

31

(100 is safest)

Safer than 31% of most Australia suburbs

Altona North Crime Map

Altona North crime map

Is Altona North Safe?

Altona North has low safety metrics. Crime rates in Altona North are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Altona North is safer than 31% of all Australian suburbs and than 23% of Victoria suburbs. However, steal from a motor vehicle is a common offence in Altona North.

Altona North Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Altona North increased or decreased in the past 5 years? The chart below shows the 60-month historical trend of the number of offences that occurred in Altona North.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Altona North
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Victoria Police in the year 2022 was 987, up 8% from 914 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Altona North is in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning 77% of Victoria suburbs are safer than Altona North and 23% of suburbs are more dangerous than Altona North.
  • Common crime: steal from a motor vehicle.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 1% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of deception offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 5% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 increased by 36% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2022 increased by 16% (54 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 50% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 increased by 2% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2022 increased by 72% (34 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Altona North: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria and found that crime rates in Altona North are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 31% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Altona North are higher than approximately 77% of other suburbs in Victoria. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 16 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in Victoria is at 1 in 19.

Discovering the full picture of Altona North’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Altona North. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this suburb.

Altona North crime rate for crimes against the person is 1066 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the Victoria average rate is 1247. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Altona North was 1 in 93. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, robbery, dangerous and negligent acts endangering people, stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Altona North is 1 in 20, with a rate of 4857 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in Victoria is 3580 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, deception, bribery and damage to property.

Want to understand criminal offences in Victoria and make sense of crime data? Our easy-to-understand crime glossary provides definitions for Victoria’s common criminal offences. Check it out and get the inside scoop on crime in Victoria!

Altona North Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1381066
Property and deception offences6294857
Drug offences55425
Public order and security offences55425
Justice procedures offences75579
Other offences35270
Total9877622

Altona North Crimes Against the Person

These are violent crimes against people whether these are family violence or non-family violence. Basically, if someone does something to hurt or scare another person, it’s considered a crime against the person. This includes:

  • Assault and related offences: There are different types of assault, like serious assault, which is when someone causes really serious injuries as a result of a physical attack, and assault on police, emergency services or other authorised officers, which is when someone attacks a cop or a paramedic or someone doing their job. There’s also common assault, which is like when someone threatens to punch you or makes you feel scared for your safety.
  • Robbery: There are two types of robbery or mugging: aggravated and non-aggravated. Aggravated robbery is when someone uses a weapon like a knife or a firearm (armed robbery) or causes serious harm to the victim during the robbery, like hitting them with a bat or a gun. Non-aggravated robbery is when someone doesn’t use a weapon or cause serious harm during the robbery but still uses force or the threat of force to take something from the victim.
  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people: These refer to behaviours or actions that put others at risk of harm or injury due to carelessness or recklessness. Examples of dangerous and negligent acts include driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, not properly securing a load on a vehicle that could fall and cause an accident, leaving hazardous materials unattended, and failing to maintain a property in a safe condition.
  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour: This represents harassing or threatening someone based on their race, skin colour, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability, in what’s known as hate crimes. It also includes insulting someone, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 93

In Altona North

1 in 78

In Victoria

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Altona North vs Victoria in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Altona North vs Victoria

Altona North population: 12950

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (per 100,000 residents)VIC Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Assault and related offences8245391641689
Robbery423503136
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people17629313196
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour1813324139202

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences and homicide are not included in the previously mentioned data for Altona North. Here is Victoria’s total data for these offences can be used as a benchmark for comparison.

CrimesVictoria Total Criminal incidentsVIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 residents)
Homicide and related offences1983
Sexual offences13576206

Altona North Property and Deception Offences

These are crimes related to stealing or damaging property or deceiving someone for personal gain. Property crimes include:

  • Theft: It can be committed in various forms such as shoplifting, stealing from a person’s home, or taking a vehicle without permission. Other examples include stealing a bicycle, snatching a purse, or taking items from an unattended bag.
  • Burglary (unlawful entry): Aggravated and non-aggravated burglaries are examples of burglary. Aggravated burglary involves the use of weapons, threats, or violence during the break-in, while non-aggravated burglary does not involve such factors.
  • Arson: Arson is a criminal act of intentionally setting fire to a property, building, or forest (bushfire)  without lawful or justifiable reason.
  • Property damage: This refers to intentional or accidental harm caused to someone else’s property, such as vandalism, or graffiti.
  • Deception: This is a broad category of offences that includes various examples. These include forgery and counterfeiting, deceptive business practices, professional malpractice and misrepresentation, and other similar offences. Additionally, it includes obtaining benefits by deception, possessing equipment to make a false instrument, and stating false information. All of these crimes involve intentionally deceiving others for personal gain or causing harm to others through fraudulent means.
  • Bribery: Sneaky shortcut to get ahead by taking advantage of someone’s position or power.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 20

In Altona North

1 in 27

In Victoria

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Altona North vs Victoria

Property and Deception Offences: Altona North vs Victoria, Australia

Altona North population: 12950

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property damage8138352625582
Burglary/Break and enter7929621610449
Theft39713866830662103
Arson921246932
Deception6327275486414
Bribery0300.05

Here is a breakdown of Altona North crime rate and offences count for the major property and deception offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft53409
Steal from motor vehicle1471135
Steal from retail store56432
Aggravated burglary862
Non-aggravated burglary71548

Drug Offences

Drug offences are illegal activities involving drugs like possession, trafficking, and manufacturing. It can involve both illicit and legal drugs like prescription medicines used improperly.

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Altona North vs VIC

Drug Offences: Altona North vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession4624069355365
Drug dealing and trafficking737345457
Cultivate or manufacture drugs217161526
Other drug offences049308

Public Order and Security Offences

Public order and security offences refer to crimes that threaten the safety and security of the community, such as disorderly conduct, possession of illegal weapons, public intoxication, and disturbing the peace. These offences can also include crimes that disrupt the functioning of society, like rioting, protesting without a permit, and obstructing traffic.

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Altona North vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public nuisance offences839186259
Disorderly and offensive conduct199174147139
Public security offences037506
Weapons and explosives offences2814941216227

Altona North Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Altona North vs VIC

What’s the most common crime in Altona North?

According to the latest available data from the Crime Statistics Agency of Victoria (CSA), the most common type of crime in Altona North is steal from a motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Altona North?

The overall crime rate in Altona North, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7622 in the year ending June 2022.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Altona North a safe place to live in?

Altona North is safer than 31% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Compared to Victoria suburbs, Altona North is safer than 23% of other suburbs in the state which are considered low safety scores in Victoria.

Total Crime Stats of Altona North

Offence DivisionOffence SubdivisionOffence GroupYear (2021)Year (2022)
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence serious assault169
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-Family violence serious assault1417
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence common assault2329
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-family violence common assault2923
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesA22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer05
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA51 Aggravated robbery64
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA52 Non-aggravated robbery20
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence stalking01
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence stalking11
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence threatening behaviour24
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence threatening behaviour119
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence harassment and private nuisance22
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family harassment and private nuisance31
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA81 Dangerous driving08
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA82 Neglect or ill treatment of people00
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA83 Throw or discharge object endangering people33
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people46
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB11 Cause damage by fire49
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB12 Cause a bushfire00
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB19 Other fire related offences00
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB21 Criminal damage4780
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB22 Graffiti01
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB29 Other property damage offences00
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB31 Aggravated burglaryn.a.8
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB32 Non-aggravated burglaryn.a.71
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB41 Motor vehicle theft5253
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB42 Steal from a motor vehiclen.a.147
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB43 Steal from a retail store6156
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB44 Theft of a bicycle74
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB45 Receiving or handling stolen goods3019
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB46 Fare evasion00
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB49 Other theft91118
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB51 Forgery and counterfeiting62
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB52 Possess equipment to make false instrument00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB53 Obtain benefit by deception5860
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB54 State false information21
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB55 Deceptive business practices00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB56 Professional malpractice and misrepresentation00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB59 Other deception offences00
B Property and deception offencesB60 BriberyB61 Bribery of officials00
C Drug offencesC10 Drug dealing and traffickingC11 Drug dealing00
C Drug offencesC10 Drug dealing and traffickingC12 Drug trafficking77
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC21 Cultivate drugs20
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC22 Manufacture drugs00
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor12
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC31 Drug use02
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC32 Drug possession2744
C Drug offencesC90 Other drug offencesC99 Other drug offences00
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD11 Firearms offences29
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences919
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD13 Explosives offences00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD21 Riot and affray26
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD22 Drunk and disorderly in public12
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD23 Offensive conduct02
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD24 Offensive language05
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD25 Criminal intent04
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD26 Disorderly conduct00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD31 Privacy offences00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD32 Hoaxes00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD33 Begging00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD34 Defamation and libeln.a.0
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD35 Improper movement on public or private space38
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD36 Other public nuisance offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD41 Immigration offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD43 Hacking00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD44 Terrorism offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD49 Other public security offences00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE11 Escape custodyn.a.1
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE12 Fail to appear00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE13 Resist or hinder officer1018
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE15 Prison regulation offences00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE19 Other justice procedures offences11
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE21 Breach family violence order6940
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE22 Breach intervention order1311
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE23 Breach bail conditions94
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE29 Breach of other orders20
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF11 Drink drivingn.a.0
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF12 Drug driving0n.a.
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF15 Licensing offencesn.a.0
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF19 Other regulatory driving offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF21 Public transport00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF22 Aviation regulations offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF23 Maritime regulations offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF24 Pedestrian offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF29 Other transport regulation offences01
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF31 Betting and gaming offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF32 Commercial regulation offences01
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences01
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF34 Pornography and censorship offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF36 Prostitution offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF39 Other government regulatory offences12
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF91 Environmental offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF92 Public health and safety offences9532
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF93 Cruelty to animals00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF94 Dangerous substance offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF99 Other miscellaneous offences10

Note: This article doesn’t have detailed data for family violence, victims, female offenders, reoffending, sexual offences, stalking, and youth crime. For more information about these topics, check our resources page.

References

  • Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons
  • Victoria Police

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Melbourne

State

Victoria