Newtown, VIC
In 2026, police recorded 544 offences in Newtown, or 51.2 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.67× the VIC rate.
Newtown has about 10,634 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.
By crime type, 2026
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Crimes against the person
6.0 / 1,000
VIC 11.8
· National 11.8
Property & deception
29.0 / 1,000
VIC 44.0
· National 44.0
Drug offences
5.5 / 1,000
VIC 4.1
· National 4.1
Public order & weapons
3.0 / 1,000
VIC 3.8
· National 3.8
Justice procedures
7.7 / 1,000
VIC 12.6
· National 12.6
administrative
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| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Assault and related offences | 29 | 2.73 | 6.44 |
| Crimes against the person | Other crimes against the person | 19 | 1.79 | 0.32 |
| Crimes against the person | Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour | 11 | 1.03 | 1.80 |
| Crimes against the person | Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people | 5 | 0.47 | 0.83 |
| Property & deception | Theft | 209 | 19.65 | 28.52 |
| Property & deception | Burglary/Break and enter | 45 | 4.23 | 5.24 |
| Property & deception | Property damage | 33 | 3.10 | 5.83 |
| Property & deception | Deception | 20 | 1.88 | 4.00 |
| Property & deception | Arson | 1 | 0.09 | 0.45 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | 46 | 4.33 | 3.45 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | 9 | 0.85 | 0.41 |
| Drug offences | Cultivate or manufacture drugs | 3 | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Public order & weapons | Weapons and explosives offences | 18 | 1.69 | 2.17 |
| Public order & weapons | Disorderly and offensive conduct | 7 | 0.66 | 0.90 |
| Public order & weapons | Public nuisance offences | 6 | 0.56 | 0.68 |
| Public order & weapons | Public security offences | 1 | 0.09 | 0.03 |
| Justice procedures | Breaches of orders | 67 | 6.30 | 10.81 |
| Justice procedures | Justice procedures | 15 | 1.41 | 1.81 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby suburbs
Housing, rent and growth
Growth & new homes
ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals| Measure | Value | vs other VIC areas |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth, 5 years 2020–2025 | +15.2% | higher than 90% |
| Population growth, last year 2024–2025 | +2.5% | higher than 86% |
| New homes approved, 12 months 12 months to Aug 2026 | 88 | higher than 70% |
| New homes approved per 1,000 residents 12 months to Aug 2026 | 9.8 | higher than 81% |
ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Golden Plains - South”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.
Common questions about Newtown
What is the crime rate in Newtown?
In 2026, 544 offences were recorded in Newtown, or 51.2 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.7× the VIC rate of 76.5.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Newtown?
Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 166 for violent crime and 1 in 35 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.
Where does this data come from?
Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.
Data notes
- Population is estimated (low confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
- Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
- States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.