Newport sits in the Hobsons Bay council area, which records 6,352 offences per 100,000 residents, around 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 Newport safe?
By the numbers, crime in Hobsons Bay, the council area covering Newport, is close to the state average: 6,352 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 29 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Newport itself were down 10% last year (778 to 697). The largest share of what is recorded in Newport is property and deception offences (73% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Newport crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Newport are 15% higher than a decade ago (608 in the year to March 2017 vs 697 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Newport 3015, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Newport?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 508 | 73% |
| Crimes against the person | 81 | 12% |
| Justice procedures offences | 58 | 8% |
| Public order and security offences | 30 | 4% |
| Drug offences | 20 | 3% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 183 | |
| Other theft | 65 | |
| Graffiti | 47 | |
| Criminal damage | 45 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 43 | |
| Theft of a bicycle | 29 |
Recent reports near Newport
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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.