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

Suburb in Whittlesea

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    33,489

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    35.27 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    2,307

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    68.89

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    254

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    1,275

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    7.58

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    38.07

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    74.49%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    80.72%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

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

    916

  • Breaches of orders

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

    245

  • Assault and related offences

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

    234

  • Property damage

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

    212

  • Deception

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

    191

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    132

  • Drug use and possession

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

    64

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    56

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    55

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    50

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    39

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    23

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    22

  • Robbery

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

    20

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    16

  • Arson

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

    15

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    11

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    2

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


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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