Crime Rates for Epping, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Epping (3076) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 4360 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 13,019 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Epping, VIC in 2021 was 33,489. In the last 10 years, Epping, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 100.6 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 14.7 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 376.3 residents. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.Most Common Crimes in Epping for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2932), A Crimes against the person (532), E Justice procedures offences (499).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2972 | 3379 | 3572 | 3298 | 3539 | 3783 | 3574 | 2583 | 2784 | 3512 | 4360 |
| A Crimes against the person | 457 | 496 | 506 | 579 | 581 | 609 | 605 | 521 | 509 | 501 | 532 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1982 | 2159 | 2303 | 2039 | 2075 | 2249 | 1629 | 1337 | 1644 | 2177 | 2932 |
| C Drug offences | 146 | 188 | 172 | 119 | 182 | 276 | 316 | 198 | 165 | 224 | 220 |
| D Public order and security offences | 124 | 150 | 153 | 133 | 172 | 189 | 173 | 126 | 154 | 136 | 171 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 260 | 382 | 435 | 428 | 522 | 435 | 524 | 371 | 310 | 470 | 499 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 327 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 4360 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 22526 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 297 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 297 | 269 | 10.41% |
| Robbery In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Robbery. | 36 | 20 | 80.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 89 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 89 | 86 | 3.49% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 37 | 41 | -9.76% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 73 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 73 | 85 | -14.12% |
| Arson In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Arson. | 29 | 30 | -3.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 318 reported cases of Property damage. | 318 | 272 | 16.91% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 249 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 249 | 197 | 26.40% |
| Theft In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 2032 reported cases of Theft. | 2032 | 1391 | 46.08% |
| Deception In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 304 reported cases of Deception. | 304 | 287 | 5.92% |
| Bribery In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 19 | 38 | -50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 11 | 15 | -26.67% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 190 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 190 | 171 | 11.11% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 103 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 103 | 87 | 18.39% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 43 | 33 | 30.30% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 25 | 16 | 56.25% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 77 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 77 | 78 | -1.28% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 422 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 422 | 392 | 7.65% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes show fluctuations with a general decline in some categories like Burglary and Theft from 2016-2023, but a sharp increase in 2024-2025.
- Property and deception offences dominate total crime numbers each year.
- Crimes against the person remain relatively stable with minor year-to-year variations.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft is the most common crime, peaking at 2032 incidents in 2025, with lowest counts around 904 in 2022.
- Assault and related offences are the most frequent violent crimes, ranging from 254 (2016) to 355 (2020).
- Breaches of orders are high, peaking at 454 (2021), remaining above 260 in all years.
- Property damage and burglary also rank high, with property damage peaking at 318 (2025) and burglary at 338 (2016).
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Theft dropped steeply from 1492 (2020) to 904 (2022), then surged to 2032 (2025).
- Burglary decreased significantly from 338 (2016) to 100 (2022), then rose sharply to 249 (2025).
- Arson spiked in 2025 to 29 from a low of 4 (2021).
- Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour peaked in 2021 (151) before declining to 86 (2024).
- Deception dropped from 417 (2017) to 130 (2022) before rising again to 304 (2025).
- Drug use and possession peaked at 252 (2021), then declined to 121 (2023) before slight increases again.
- Breaches of orders fell from 454 (2021) to 263 (2023) but rebounded to 422 (2025).
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (Theft, Burglary, Property damage) show more volatility and larger volume changes compared to crimes against persons.
- Violent crimes (Assault) remain relatively steady, indicating ongoing personal safety concerns.
- Breaches of orders and weapons offences consistently high, suggesting challenges in law enforcement compliance and potential for violence escalation.
- Drug-related offences show moderate fluctuation but lower overall compared to property and assault crimes.
- Public order offences remain relatively low and stable, with minor spikes in disorderly conduct and weapons offences.
- Sharp recent increases in theft and burglary (2024-2025) indicate a worsening trend in property crime safety.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Epping (2021)
Epping is a vibrant suburb with 33489 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 52.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1671, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.5%. While 53.9% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Epping, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Epping, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 276 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Epping, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Epping, VIC are Cash/Document (4045), Car Accessories (4030), Personal Property (3767), Jewellery (3098) and Electrical Appliances (2514).
What is the crime rate in Epping, VIC?
Epping, VIC has a crime rate of 4360 reported criminal offences.
Is Epping, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Epping, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 13,019 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Epping, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Epping, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2932 reported offences.
Has crime in the Epping, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Epping, VIC have increased by 15% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Epping, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 532 offenses against persons in Epping, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Epping, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 2628 property crime offenses in Epping, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Epping, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Epping, VIC recorded 220 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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