According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, Frankston crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 15515 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 13% decrease from the previous year.

Frankston Crime Index

9

(100 is safest)

Safer than 9% of most Australia suburbs

Frankston Crime Map

Frankston crime map

Is Frankston Safe?

Frankston has low safety metrics. Crime rates in Frankston are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Frankston is safer than 9% of all Australian suburbs and than 8% of Victoria suburbs. However, breach family violence order is a common offence in Frankston.

Frankston Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Frankston 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 Frankston.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Frankston
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Victoria Police in the year 2022 was 5786, down 13% from 6676 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Frankston is in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning 92% of Victoria suburbs are safer than Frankston and 8% of suburbs are more dangerous than Frankston.
  • Common crime: breach family violence order.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 2% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of deception offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 26% (86 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 1% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 6% (96 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 19% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 decreased by 3% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2022 decreased by 16% (98 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Frankston: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria reveals that Frankston’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 9% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 92% of Victoria suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Frankston. Therefore, Frankston’s public safety metrics are generally considered low.

How risky is that? Living in Frankston comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 10 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in Victoria stands at 1 in 19.

To better understand Frankston’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Frankston.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Frankston crime statistics shows that there are 2580 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the Victoria average rate of 1247. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, dangerous and negligent acts endangering people, robbery, stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour in Frankston are 1 in 38.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Frankston, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, deception, bribery and damage to property, are 1 in 15, equivalent to a rate of 6371 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in Victoria is 3580.

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!

Frankston Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person9622580
Property and deception offences23766371
Drug offences4671252
Public order and security offences5211397
Justice procedures offences13603647
Other offences100268
Total578615515

Frankston 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 38

In Frankston

1 in 78

In Victoria

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

Violent crimes against the person in Frankston vs Victoria in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Frankston vs Victoria

Frankston population: 37293

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (per 100,000 residents)VIC Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Assault and related offences592453911553689
Robbery38235010236
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people52629313996
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour14113324378202

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences and homicide are not included in the previously mentioned data for Frankston. 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

Frankston 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 15

In Frankston

1 in 27

In Victoria

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

Property offences in Frankston vs Victoria

Property and Deception Offences: Frankston vs Victoria, Australia

Frankston population: 37293

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property damage515383521381582
Burglary/Break and enter19229621515449
Theft139213866837332103
Arson3021248032
Deception24727275662414
Bribery0300.05

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft115308
Steal from motor vehicle3801019
Steal from retail store298799
Aggravated burglary3286
Non-aggravated burglary160429

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 Frankston vs VIC

Drug Offences: Frankston vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession36424069976365
Drug dealing and trafficking72373419357
Cultivate or manufacture drugs3017168026
Other drug offences149338

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: Frankston vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public nuisance offences46391812359
Disorderly and offensive conduct1989174531139
Public security offences137536
Weapons and explosives offences27614941740227

Frankston Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Frankston vs VIC

What’s the most common crime in Frankston?

According to the latest available data from the Crime Statistics Agency of Victoria (CSA), the most common type of crime in Frankston is breach family violence order.

What is the crime rate in Frankston?

The overall crime rate in Frankston, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 15515 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 Frankston a safe place to live in?

Frankston is safer than 9% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Compared to Victoria suburbs, Frankston is safer than 8% of other suburbs in the state which are considered low safety scores in Victoria.

Total Crime Stats of Frankston

Offence DivisionOffence SubdivisionOffence GroupYear (2021)Year (2022)
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence serious assault4956
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-Family violence serious assault114116
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence common assault170159
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-family violence common assault179174
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesA22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer8074
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA51 Aggravated robbery3034
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA52 Non-aggravated robbery24
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence stalking919
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence stalking199
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence threatening behaviour3832
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence threatening behaviour3750
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence harassment and private nuisance2323
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family harassment and private nuisance148
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA81 Dangerous driving1021
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 people1313
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people4118
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB11 Cause damage by fire2023
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB12 Cause a bushfire00
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB19 Other fire related offences07
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB21 Criminal damage565437
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB22 Graffiti4274
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB29 Other property damage offences64
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB31 Aggravated burglaryn.a.32
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB32 Non-aggravated burglaryn.a.160
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB41 Motor vehicle theft119115
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB42 Steal from a motor vehiclen.a.380
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB43 Steal from a retail store303298
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB44 Theft of a bicycle4041
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB45 Receiving or handling stolen goods220171
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB46 Fare evasion00
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB49 Other theft391387
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB51 Forgery and counterfeiting3731
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB52 Possess equipment to make false instrument00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB53 Obtain benefit by deception275207
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB54 State false information177
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB55 Deceptive business practices01
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB56 Professional malpractice and misrepresentation10
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB59 Other deception offences31
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 trafficking5872
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC21 Cultivate drugs1511
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC22 Manufacture drugs00
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor1819
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC31 Drug use84
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC32 Drug possession528360
C Drug offencesC90 Other drug offencesC99 Other drug offences11
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD11 Firearms offences6184
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences243187
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD13 Explosives offences15
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD21 Riot and affray6245
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD22 Drunk and disorderly in public7492
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD23 Offensive conduct4039
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD24 Offensive language219
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD25 Criminal intent1310
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD26 Disorderly conduct73
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD31 Privacy offences80
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD32 Hoaxes13
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 space5243
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 Hacking01
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.3
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE12 Fail to appear00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE13 Resist or hinder officer111143
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury410
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE15 Prison regulation offences2319
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE19 Other justice procedures offences3030
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE21 Breach family violence order732653
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE22 Breach intervention order3750
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE23 Breach bail conditions303408
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE29 Breach of other orders4044
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 transport14
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 offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF31 Betting and gaming offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF32 Commercial regulation offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences10
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 offences10
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF91 Environmental offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF92 Public health and safety offences57694
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF93 Cruelty to animals12
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF94 Dangerous substance offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF99 Other miscellaneous offences00

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