Abbotsford sits in the Yarra council area, which records 12,312 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 Abbotsford safe?
By the numbers, crime in Yarra, the council area covering Abbotsford, is higher than most of Victoria: 12,312 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 3 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Abbotsford itself were up 3% last year (1,267 to 1,305). The largest share of what is recorded in Abbotsford is property and deception offences (77% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Abbotsford crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Abbotsford are 14% higher than a decade ago (1,148 in the year to March 2017 vs 1,305 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Abbotsford 3067, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Abbotsford?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 1,001 | 77% |
| Crimes against the person | 148 | 11% |
| Justice procedures offences | 92 | 7% |
| Drug offences | 37 | 3% |
| Public order and security offences | 26 | 2% |
| Other offences | 1 | 0% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 225 | |
| Other theft | 148 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 124 | |
| Criminal damage | 90 | |
| Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 70 | |
| Theft of a bicycle | 69 |
Recent reports near Abbotsford
No recent news incidents are logged for Abbotsford 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.