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

Suburb in Whittlesea

Crime Rank: 20/100

(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 3,353 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 100.12 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 320 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,234 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.56 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
66.71 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
76.75% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.38% 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 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 1,726 reported cases of Theft.

    1,726

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 298 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    298

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 270 reported cases of Property damage.

    270

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 224 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    224

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 222 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    222

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 175 reported cases of Deception.

    175

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 70 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    70

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 69 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    69

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 63 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    63

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 53 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    53

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 50 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    50

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 28 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    28

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 23 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    23

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 22 reported cases of Robbery.

    22

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 18 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    18

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 14 reported cases of Arson.

    14

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 13 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Epping (Vic.)

    1 in 105

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 105

  • 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

  • Epping (Vic.)

    1 in 15

    In 2025 in Epping (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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 Epping (Vic.) rank in crime?

Epping (Vic.) suburb is ranked 20/100 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 moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

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

The top crime types in Epping (Vic.) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

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

1,726 Theft cases were reported in Epping (Vic.) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Epping (Vic.)?

Crime in Epping (Vic.) has increased by 10.3% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Epping (Vic.) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Epping (Vic.) in 2025.

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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