Recorded home and vehicle offences in Clayton
The Crime Statistics Agency’s latest suburb-level recorded-offences table covers the year ending March 2026. It lists offences against the Clayton locality and postcode 3168, within Monash City Council. These are counts of recorded offences, not a rate per resident, a count of affected households, or a prediction about an individual property. The source excludes offences with an unknown geographic location, as well as records at justice institutions, immigration facilities and Unincorporated Victoria.
- Residential aggravated burglary: 19 recorded offences.
- Residential non-aggravated burglary: 79 recorded offences.
- Residential burglary across those two published categories: 98 recorded offences.
- Motor vehicle theft: 213 recorded offences.
- Steal from a motor vehicle: 447 recorded offences.
Plan around the housing mix in Clayton
The 2021 Census recorded 6,126 occupied private dwellings in Clayton: 2,171 separate houses, 2,605 semi-detached homes and townhouses, 1,331 flats and apartments. This is historical suburb context, not a current property count or a measure of security risk. Flats and apartments account for about 22% of the recorded occupied homes in Clayton. For this type of home, discuss the entrance view, power and where recordings will be stored before choosing a camera. If mounting or cabling affects shared parts of a building, check the arrangements with the owner or building manager first.
What the data can say about break-ins—and what it cannot
The published suburb table counts offence categories; it does not describe how a particular break-in happened or identify an entry method for Clayton. We do not infer a local method from the totals. For a practical home check, review the access points Victoria Police recommends securing: external doors and windows, garage doors, gates, sheds and other openings. Keep ladders and tools locked away, maintain clear sightlines around entrances, and use lighting where an approach is difficult to see.
- Lock doors and windows, including internal and external garage doors, whenever they are not in use.
- Remove spare keys from outside, and store ladders and tools so they cannot be used to access the property.
- Keep entry paths visible, maintain sensor lighting, and avoid camera views that unnecessarily capture neighbours or shared private areas.
- If a break-in is happening now, move to safety and call Triple Zero (000); do not confront anyone.
Practical car-theft prevention for Clayton
The CSA table records 213 motor vehicle theft offences and 447 offences for stealing from a motor vehicle in Clayton during the period. Counts do not show the circumstances of each offence. Victoria Police’s general advice is to remove valuables, lock the vehicle and close its windows, then park in a secure, well-lit place.
- Take house keys, garage remotes, documents, dash cameras and valuables out of the vehicle.
- Lock the doors and close all windows, including when the car is parked at home or left briefly.
- Prefer a locked garage; otherwise use a secure driveway or a well-lit parking place.
- If your Clayton home is in an apartment building, ask the owners corporation or building manager about rules for filming common car parks. Keep your own vehicle locked, remove keys and valuables, and do not assume shared CCTV covers your particular bay.
A useful camera plan for a Clayton property
Start with the views you actually need: the front approach, a driveway or parking entrance, side access and the garage-to-home route where relevant. Choose camera positions and lighting for the property itself, not from suburb offence totals. Check cabling, power, recorder storage, remote access and who is allowed to view recordings. For townhouses and apartments, confirm building permissions before work affects shared areas. Camera footage may help review an event; it cannot guarantee that theft or burglary will be prevented.
Data and prevention sources
Local figures and security advice are linked to their original publishers. Read the definitions and limitations before comparing local counts.
Before you book an installation
Are these Clayton offence figures a crime-risk score?
No. They are official counts of recorded offences by locality and postcode for the year ending March 2026. They are not rates per resident or household, do not describe every incident, and cannot predict the risk at a particular property.
Does the Clayton crime table show how burglars entered?
No. The table classifies recorded offences but does not give a suburb-specific entry method. The page uses Victoria Police’s general home-security guidance rather than guessing how an individual offence occurred.
Does a security camera stop car theft?
A camera can record a view of an approach or parking area, but it cannot guarantee that a vehicle will not be stolen. Lock the car, remove keys and valuables, and park in a secure, well-lit place.
Where is the Rhodium Security showroom for Clayton?
The showroom is at 12 Stelvio Close, Lynbrook VIC 3975. This page includes an embedded map and a link to the Rhodium Security Google Maps profile. Check the profile for directions and current travel time before visiting.