Portsea sits in the Mornington Peninsula council area, which records 4,913 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 Portsea safe?
By the numbers, crime in Mornington Peninsula, the council area covering Portsea, is lower than most of Victoria: 4,913 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 53 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Portsea itself were down 54% last year (52 to 24). The largest share of what is recorded in Portsea is property and deception offences (58% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Portsea crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Portsea are 71% lower than a decade ago (84 in the year to March 2017 vs 24 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Portsea 3944, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Portsea?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 14 | 58% |
| Crimes against the person | 8 | 33% |
| Public order and security offences | 2 | 8% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal damage | 3 | |
| Residential non-aggravated burglary | 3 | |
| Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 3 | |
| FV Serious assault | 2 | |
| Non-FV Serious assault | 2 | |
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 2 |
Recent reports near Portsea
No recent news incidents are logged for Portsea 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.