Crime Rates for Essendon North, VIC
⇌ Compare Essendon North with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Essendon North (3041) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 331 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,778 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Essendon North, VIC in 2021 was 3,071. In the last 10 years, Essendon North, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 133.5 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 29.5 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 341.2 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 North for 2026: B Property and deception offences (229), E Justice procedures offences (47), A Crimes against the person (37).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 211 | 201 | 179 | 197 | 218 | 210 | 262 | 233 | 207 | 250 | 331 |
| A Crimes against the person | 26 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 25 | 37 |
| B Property and deception offences | 165 | 149 | 126 | 139 | 140 | 136 | 137 | 114 | 147 | 182 | 229 |
| C Drug offences | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| D Public order and security offences | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 6 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 20 | 15 | 38 | 46 | 18 | 30 | 47 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 331 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 1664 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 22 | 16 | 37.50% |
| Robbery In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 9 | 3 | 200.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Arson. | 5 | 2 | 150.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Property damage. | 24 | 17 | 41.18% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 15 | 31 | -51.61% |
| Theft In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 89 reported cases of Theft. | 89 | 121 | -26.45% |
| Deception In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 96 reported cases of Deception. | 96 | 11 | 772.73% |
| Bribery In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 10 | 4 | 150.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 4 | -75.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 7 | 9 | -22.22% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 40 | 21 | 90.48% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Essendon North, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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 North, VIC
How common is car theft in the Essendon North, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 13 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 North, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Essendon North, VIC are Cash/Document (428), Personal Property (394), Power Tools (382), Tools (370) and Car Accessories (327).
What is the crime rate in Essendon North, VIC?
Essendon North, VIC has a crime rate of 331 reported criminal offences.
Is Essendon North, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Essendon North, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 10,778 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Essendon North, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Essendon North, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 229 reported offences.
Has crime in the Essendon North, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Essendon North, VIC have increased by 58% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Essendon North, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 37 offenses against persons in Essendon North, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Essendon North, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 133 property crime offenses in Essendon North, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Essendon North, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Essendon North, VIC recorded 10 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Essendon North (2021)
Essendon North is a quiet suburb with around 3071 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.1 people. The median household weekly income is $1712, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.7%. While 65.3% 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 Essendon North, VIC
If you’re considering living near Essendon North , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Strathmore Heights - 34 offences (0.03247 per 100,000 people)
- Strathmore - 371 offences (0.04131 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon West - 65 offences (0.04169 per 100,000 people)
- Niddrie - 247 offences (0.04186 per 100,000 people)
- Oak Park - 288 offences (0.04290 per 100,000 people)
- Aberfeldie - 192 offences (0.04892 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon - 1423 offences (0.06700 per 100,000 people)
- Airport West - 1100 offences (0.13459 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon Fields - 307 offences (23.61538 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime levels fluctuated with some periods of increase, notably in property damage and breaches of orders between 2022 and 2026.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high from 2016 through 2026, peaking around 2024-2025 before a slight decline in 2026.
- Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime category, showing variable counts but generally stable with occasional rises around 2018 and 2021-2026.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders from 2017 to 2026, surging notably after 2020, indicating growing challenges in legal compliance enforcement.
- The data suggests ongoing safety concerns driven primarily by high theft rates and increasing breaches of orders, impacting community security perceptions.
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*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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