Crime Rates for Essendon Fields, VIC
⇌ Compare Essendon Fields with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Essendon Fields (3041) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 677 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 5,207,692 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Essendon Fields, VIC in 2021 was 13. In the last 10 years, Essendon Fields, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 0.7 people.In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is1 offence per 3.3 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 Essendon Fields for 2025: B Property and deception offences (567), A Crimes against the person (34), C Drug offences (31).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 198 | 417 | 380 | 524 | 557 | 397 | 380 | 395 | 406 | 478 | 677 |
| A Crimes against the person | 11 | 29 | 19 | 24 | 33 | 20 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 29 | 34 |
| B Property and deception offences | 181 | 315 | 317 | 427 | 483 | 315 | 243 | 290 | 325 | 401 | 567 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 24 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 42 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 31 |
| D Public order and security offences | 3 | 27 | 17 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 26 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 2 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 19 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 677 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 3864 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 16 | 17 | -5.88% |
| Robbery In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 10 | 6 | 66.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Arson In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Property damage. | 26 | 20 | 30.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 26 | 27 | -3.70% |
| Theft In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 448 reported cases of Theft. | 448 | 306 | 46.41% |
| Deception In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 67 reported cases of Deception. | 67 | 48 | 39.58% |
| Bribery In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 25 | 9 | 177.78% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 22 | 6 | 266.67% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 4 | 6 | -33.33% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 11 | 21 | -47.62% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 8 | 2 | 300.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
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.
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FAQ About Crime in Essendon Fields, VIC
How common is car theft in the Essendon Fields, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 23 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Essendon Fields, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Essendon Fields, VIC are Clothing (843), Personal Property (496), Cigarettes/Liquor (376), Car Accessories (318) and Cash/Document (263).
What is the crime rate in Essendon Fields, VIC?
Essendon Fields, VIC has a crime rate of 677 reported criminal offences.
Is Essendon Fields, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Essendon Fields, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,207,692 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Essendon Fields, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Essendon Fields, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 567 reported offences.
Has crime in the Essendon Fields, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Essendon Fields, VIC have increased by 71% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Essendon Fields, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 34 offenses against persons in Essendon Fields, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Essendon Fields, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 500 property crime offenses in Essendon Fields, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Essendon Fields, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Essendon Fields, VIC recorded 31 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Essendon Fields (2021)
Essendon Fields is a quiet suburb with around 13 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of 0 people. The median household weekly income is $0, though the unemployment rate stands at 0%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 23.1% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Essendon Fields, VIC
If you’re considering living near Essendon Fields , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Gowanbrae - 126 offences (0.04241 per 100,000 people)
- Strathmore Heights - 71 offences (0.06781 per 100,000 people)
- Strathmore - 736 offences (0.08196 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon West - 139 offences (0.08916 per 100,000 people)
- Oak Park - 641 offences (0.09547 per 100,000 people)
- Niddrie - 589 offences (0.09981 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon - 2830 offences (0.13324 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon North - 515 offences (0.16770 per 100,000 people)
- Airport West - 2169 offences (0.26539 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, overall crime shows fluctuations with a notable increase in recent years, especially from 2023 to 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking at 448 incidents in 2025 after a general rising trend since 2015.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime category, with a significant rise from under 10 cases pre-2017 to over 20 cases annually post-2022.
- A major spike occurred in theft between 2019 and 2025, nearly tripling, while property damage peaked inconsistently but remained high around 20-30 annually.
- The data indicates increasing safety concerns due to rising theft and assault rates, suggesting a need for focused law enforcement on these crimes.
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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