Crime Rates for Epping, VIC
⇌ Compare Epping with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Epping (3076) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 9012 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 26,910 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 46.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 7.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 186.1 people. 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 (6005), A Crimes against the person (1127), E Justice procedures offences (1055).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2948 | 6968 | 6825 | 6901 | 7402 | 7648 | 6110 | 5272 | 5949 | 7567 | 9012 |
| A Crimes against the person | 445 | 1053 | 1015 | 1186 | 1198 | 1221 | 1161 | 1094 | 932 | 1020 | 1127 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1934 | 4467 | 4365 | 4155 | 4460 | 3914 | 2992 | 2853 | 3629 | 4880 | 6005 |
| C Drug offences | 152 | 407 | 253 | 281 | 399 | 634 | 541 | 376 | 395 | 403 | 489 |
| D Public order and security offences | 127 | 322 | 295 | 270 | 357 | 379 | 326 | 243 | 311 | 304 | 323 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 287 | 714 | 891 | 999 | 979 | 842 | 1004 | 688 | 679 | 946 | 1055 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 658 | 86 | 18 | 3 | 14 | 13 |
In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 9012 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 43654 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 647 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 647 | 549 | 17.85% |
| Robbery In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 70 reported cases of Robbery. | 70 | 41 | 70.73% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 180 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 180 | 177 | 1.69% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 87 | 74 | 17.57% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 143 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 143 | 179 | -20.11% |
| Arson In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Arson. | 48 | 64 | -25.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 653 reported cases of Property damage. | 653 | 606 | 7.76% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 490 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 490 | 440 | 11.36% |
| Theft In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 4180 reported cases of Theft. | 4180 | 3216 | 29.98% |
| Deception In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 634 reported cases of Deception. | 634 | 554 | 14.44% |
| Bribery In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 50 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 50 | 61 | -18.03% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 26 | 27 | -3.70% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 413 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 413 | 315 | 31.11% |
| 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 197 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 197 | 178 | 10.67% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 71 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 71 | 84 | -15.48% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 55 | 42 | 30.95% |
| 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 151 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 151 | 143 | 5.59% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 904 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 904 | 803 | 12.58% |
| 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 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 10 | 6 | 66.67% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Epping, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Epping, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel unsafe living in Epping, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Epping, VIC
How common is car theft in the Epping, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 268 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 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Epping, VIC are Car Accessories (4142), Cash/Document (3979), Personal Property (3575), Jewellery (2756) and Power Tools (2520).
What is the crime rate in Epping, VIC?
Epping, VIC has a crime rate of 9012 reported criminal offences.
Is Epping, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Epping, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 26,910 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 6005 reported offences.
Has crime in the Epping, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Epping, VIC have increased by 18% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Epping, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1127 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 Dec, there were 5371 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 Dec, Epping, VIC recorded 489 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Epping (2021)
Epping is a vibrant suburb with 33489 people. 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 people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Epping, VIC
If you’re considering living near Epping , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Campbellfield - 3453 offences (0.69379 per 100,000 people)
- Somerton - 694 offences (115.66667 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2015 to 2025, property crimes generally increased, peaking notably in theft with a rise from 1,166 incidents in 2015 to 4,180 in 2025, establishing theft as the dominant property crime.
- Assault and related offences represent the most prevalent violent crime type, fluctuating but remaining high between 244 incidents in 2015 and 647 in 2025.
- A major spike is observed in theft around 2024-2025, increasing sharply from under 2,000 incidents in 2022 to over 4,000 by 2025.
- Burglary showed a decreasing trend after 2016, dropping from 684 incidents to 490 in 2025.
- Despite fluctuations, the overall data suggest rising concerns for safety due to increased violent assaults and significant growth in property-related offences.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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