Alphington sits in the Darebin council area, which records 8,083 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 Alphington safe?
By the numbers, crime in Darebin, the council area covering Alphington, is higher than most of Victoria: 8,083 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 18 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Alphington itself were down 3% last year (423 to 411). The largest share of what is recorded in Alphington is property and deception offences (85% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Alphington crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Alphington are 18% higher than a decade ago (347 in the year to March 2017 vs 411 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Alphington 3078, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Alphington?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 351 | 85% |
| Justice procedures offences | 25 | 6% |
| Crimes against the person | 24 | 6% |
| Drug offences | 7 | 2% |
| Public order and security offences | 4 | 1% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a retail store | 112 | |
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 83 | |
| Other theft | 29 | |
| Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 22 | |
| Criminal damage | 18 | |
| Residential non-aggravated burglary | 18 |
Recent reports near Alphington
No recent news incidents are logged for Alphington 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.