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Crime rate in Essendon North, VIC, Australia, 3041

Suburb in Moonee Valley

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,071 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.73 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 206 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 67.08 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 24 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 144 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.82 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
46.89 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
72.57% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.92% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Essendon North crime trends

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Essendon North crime compared

Top crime types in Essendon North:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 106 reported cases of Theft.

    106

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 23 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    23

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 11 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Essendon North there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Essendon North

    1 in 128

    In 2025 in Essendon North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 128

  • 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

  • Essendon North

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in Essendon North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 Essendon North rank in crime?

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

Is Essendon North a safe suburb?

Essendon North suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Essendon North?

The top crime types in Essendon North are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Essendon North?

106 Theft cases were reported in Essendon North in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Essendon North?

Crime in Essendon North has increased by 1.98% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Essendon North in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Essendon North 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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