Crime in Mornington Peninsula
Reported offences in the Mornington Peninsula council area, from Crime Statistics Agency data. Showing the 12 months to Mar 2026 and the trend since 2017.
8,474
offences (last 12 mo)
4,913
per 100k residents
#197
of areas ranked
Annual offences over time
Total reported offences per year — the long-run trend for Mornington Peninsula.
Showing all crime — tap an offence type below to plot it over time.
Breakdown — last 12 months
Every reported offence by type. These add up to the 8,474 total. Tap any type to chart it.
Suburbs in Mornington Peninsula
Flood and bushfire exposure, crime, school catchments and zoning for each suburb in this council area.
MorningtonRosebudRyeMount MarthaMount ElizaHastingsDromanaSomervilleSafety BeachCapel SoundRosebud WestBlairgowrieSorrentoTootgarookMccraeBitternPortseaCrib PointTyabbSomersFlindersBalnarringBaxterSt Andrews BeachShorehamRed HillCape SchanckMoorooducFingalRed Hill SouthBalnarring BeachMain RidgeArthurs SeatMerricks NorthMerricks BeachBoneoTuerongPoint LeoMerricksHmas Cerberus
Reported offences reflect police-recorded crime, not all crime; reporting rates vary by area and offence type. Counts are for the whole council area, not any specific suburb or address — indicative only. Source: Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) crime statistics (CC BY 4.0).