Docklands sits in the Melbourne council area, which records 17,110 offences per 100,000 residents, well above the Victorian average. Most home break-ins are opportunistic, so visible attention and a fast alert to the people who can help matter more than any sticker on a window.
Is Docklands safe?
By the numbers, crime in Melbourne, the council area covering Docklands, is higher than most of Victoria: 17,110 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 1 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Docklands itself were up 6% last year (2,851 to 3,008). The largest share of what is recorded in Docklands is property and deception offences (61% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Docklands crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Docklands are 68% higher than a decade ago (1,792 in the year to March 2017 vs 3,008 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Docklands 3008, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Docklands?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 1,849 | 61% |
| Crimes against the person | 551 | 18% |
| Justice procedures offences | 216 | 7% |
| Public order and security offences | 192 | 6% |
| Drug offences | 186 | 6% |
| Other offences | 14 | 0% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 483 | |
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 282 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 222 | |
| Non-FV Common assault | 189 | |
| Criminal damage | 178 | |
| Drug possession | 152 |
Recent reports near Docklands
No recent news incidents are logged for Docklands right now. We track reports across Victoria on the live Crime Watch.
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Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, Year ending March 2026. Council-area rates are per 100,000 residents. This report is for general information and is not a substitute for emergency services. In an emergency, call 000.