Aberfeldie 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 Aberfeldie safe?
By the numbers, crime in Moonee Valley, the council area covering Aberfeldie, 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 Aberfeldie itself were up 20% last year (128 to 153). The largest share of what is recorded in Aberfeldie is property and deception offences (70% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Aberfeldie crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Aberfeldie are 13% higher than a decade ago (135 in the year to March 2017 vs 153 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Aberfeldie 3040, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Aberfeldie?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 107 | 70% |
| Justice procedures offences | 21 | 14% |
| Crimes against the person | 14 | 9% |
| Drug offences | 6 | 4% |
| Public order and security offences | 5 | 3% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 38 | |
| Breach family violence order | 21 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 18 | |
| Criminal damage | 16 | |
| Other theft | 10 | |
| Residential non-aggravated burglary | 8 |
Recent reports near Aberfeldie
No recent news incidents are logged for Aberfeldie 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.