Moonee Ponds sits in the Moonee Valley council area, which records 6,224 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 Moonee Ponds safe?
By the numbers, crime in Moonee Valley, the council area covering Moonee Ponds, is close to the state average: 6,224 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 32 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Moonee Ponds itself were down 1% last year (1,387 to 1,372). The largest share of what is recorded in Moonee Ponds is property and deception offences (76% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Moonee Ponds crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Moonee Ponds are 12% higher than a decade ago (1,228 in the year to March 2017 vs 1,372 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Moonee Ponds 3039, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Moonee Ponds?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 1,043 | 76% |
| Crimes against the person | 131 | 10% |
| Justice procedures offences | 93 | 7% |
| Drug offences | 61 | 4% |
| Public order and security offences | 43 | 3% |
| Other offences | 1 | 0% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 318 | |
| Other theft | 193 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 120 | |
| Criminal damage | 102 | |
| Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 59 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 59 |
Recent reports near Moonee Ponds
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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.