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Crime rate in Hepburn, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,517 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,427.50 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 626 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 61 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 428 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.69 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.91 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
5.84% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
44.67% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Hepburn crime trends

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Hepburn crime compared

Top crime types in Hepburn:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 244 reported cases of Theft.

    244

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 80 reported cases of Property damage.

    80

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 77 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    77

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 61 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    61

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 54 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    54

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 27 reported cases of Arson.

    27

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 24 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    24

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 18 reported cases of Deception.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 12 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Hepburn there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hepburn

    1 in 271

    In 2025 in Hepburn your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 271

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Hepburn

    1 in 39

    In 2025 in Hepburn your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hepburn rank in crime?

Hepburn lga is ranked 21/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hepburn a safe lga?

Hepburn lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Hepburn?

The top crime types in Hepburn are Theft, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Hepburn?

244 Theft cases were reported in Hepburn in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Hepburn?

Crime in Hepburn has decreased by 4.28% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Hepburn in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hepburn in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Hepburn?

The least safe suburb in Hepburn is Cabbage Tree, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Hepburn?

The safest suburb in Hepburn is Yandoit, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Hepburn crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Hepburn by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Cabbage Tree, Bullarto and Mount Beckworth.


Suburbs in Hepburn

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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