Moorabbin sits in the Kingston council area, which records 5,525 offences per 100,000 residents, below 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 Moorabbin safe?
By the numbers, crime in Kingston, the council area covering Moorabbin, is close to the state average: 5,525 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 42 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Moorabbin itself were up 13% last year (1,059 to 1,198). The largest share of what is recorded in Moorabbin is justice procedures offences (44% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Moorabbin crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Moorabbin are 40% higher than a decade ago (853 in the year to March 2017 vs 1,198 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Moorabbin 3189, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Moorabbin?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Justice procedures offences | 528 | 44% |
| Property and deception offences | 513 | 43% |
| Crimes against the person | 94 | 8% |
| Drug offences | 41 | 3% |
| Public order and security offences | 22 | 2% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 459 | |
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 136 | |
| Other theft | 75 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 72 | |
| Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 63 | |
| Criminal damage | 52 |
Recent reports near Moorabbin
No recent news incidents are logged for Moorabbin 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.