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Crime rate in Epping (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3076

Suburb in Whittlesea

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 33,489 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 35.27 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,307 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 68.89 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 254 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,275 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.58 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.07 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.49% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.72% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Epping (Vic.) crime trends

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Epping (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Epping (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 916 reported cases of Theft.

    916

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 245 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    245

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 234 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    234

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 212 reported cases of Property damage.

    212

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 191 reported cases of Deception.

    191

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 132 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    132

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 64 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    64

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 56 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    56

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 55 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    55

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 50 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    50

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 39 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    39

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 23 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    23

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 22 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    22

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 20 reported cases of Robbery.

    20

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 16 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    16

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 15 reported cases of Arson.

    15

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    11

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Epping (Vic.)

    1 in 132

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 132

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Epping (Vic.)

    1 in 26

    In 2023 in Epping (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Epping (Vic.) rank in crime?

Epping (Vic.) suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Epping (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Epping (Vic.) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Epping (Vic.)?

The top crime types in Epping (Vic.) are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Epping (Vic.)?

916 Theft cases were reported in Epping (Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Epping (Vic.)?

Crime in Epping (Vic.) has increased by 17.46% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Epping (Vic.) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Epping (Vic.) in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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