Aspendale 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 Aspendale safe?
By the numbers, crime in Kingston, the council area covering Aspendale, 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 Aspendale itself were up 1% last year (284 to 287). The largest share of what is recorded in Aspendale is property and deception offences (62% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Aspendale crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Aspendale are 45% higher than a decade ago (198 in the year to March 2017 vs 287 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Aspendale 3195, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Aspendale?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 179 | 62% |
| Crimes against the person | 53 | 18% |
| Justice procedures offences | 34 | 12% |
| Public order and security offences | 16 | 6% |
| Drug offences | 5 | 2% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 53 | |
| Criminal damage | 27 | |
| Other theft | 26 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 21 | |
| Breach intervention order | 15 | |
| Other crimes against the person | 13 |
Recent reports near Aspendale
No recent news incidents are logged for Aspendale 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.