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Crime rate in Essendon West, VIC, Australia, 3040

Suburb in Moonee Valley

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,559 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.03 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 45 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 28.86 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 5 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 20 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.21 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.83 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
59.56% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
52.33% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Essendon West crime trends

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Essendon West crime compared

Top crime types in Essendon West:


  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Essendon West there were 9 reported cases of Property damage.

    9

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Essendon West there were 7 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    7

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Essendon West there were 6 reported cases of Theft.

    6

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Essendon West there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Essendon West there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Essendon West there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Essendon West there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Essendon West there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Essendon West there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Essendon West there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Essendon West there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Essendon West there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Essendon West

    1 in 312

    In 2023 in Essendon West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 312

  • 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

  • Essendon West

    1 in 78

    In 2023 in Essendon West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 78

  • 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 Essendon West rank in crime?

Essendon West suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Essendon West a safe suburb?

Essendon West suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Essendon West?

The top crime types in Essendon West are Property damage, Breaches of orders, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Essendon West?

9 Property damage cases were reported in Essendon West in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Essendon West?

Crime in Essendon West has increased by 9.76% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Essendon West in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Essendon West 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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