Crime Rates for Essendon, VIC
⇌ Compare Essendon with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Essendon (3040) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 2830 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 13,324 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Essendon, VIC in 2021 was 21,240. In the last 10 years, Essendon, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 142.6 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 13 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 461.7 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 for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2027), A Crimes against the person (275), C Drug offences (202).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1200 | 3201 | 2612 | 2701 | 2652 | 2975 | 2828 | 2471 | 2398 | 2933 | 2830 |
| A Crimes against the person | 132 | 368 | 295 | 264 | 356 | 320 | 361 | 382 | 361 | 377 | 275 |
| B Property and deception offences | 848 | 2068 | 1761 | 1915 | 1615 | 1664 | 1776 | 1478 | 1478 | 1972 | 2027 |
| C Drug offences | 60 | 194 | 127 | 109 | 92 | 290 | 180 | 156 | 128 | 149 | 202 |
| D Public order and security offences | 60 | 158 | 144 | 170 | 168 | 160 | 150 | 136 | 161 | 130 | 163 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 97 | 405 | 266 | 211 | 403 | 252 | 235 | 285 | 261 | 300 | 153 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 8 | 19 | 32 | 18 | 289 | 126 | 34 | 9 | 5 | 10 |
In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 2830 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 18602 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 133 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 133 | 144 | -7.64% |
| Robbery In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Robbery. | 16 | 13 | 23.08% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 46 | 76 | -39.47% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 19 | 29 | -34.48% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 61 | 115 | -46.96% |
| Arson In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Arson. | 7 | 15 | -53.33% |
| Property damage In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 222 reported cases of Property damage. | 222 | 208 | 6.73% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 203 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 203 | 250 | -18.80% |
| Theft In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 1426 reported cases of Theft. | 1426 | 1383 | 3.11% |
| Deception In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 169 reported cases of Deception. | 169 | 116 | 45.69% |
| Bribery In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 20 | 26 | -23.08% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 175 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 175 | 121 | 44.63% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 136 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 136 | 103 | 32.04% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 12 | 16 | -25.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 15 | 11 | 36.36% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 39 | 44 | -11.36% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 114 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 114 | 256 | -55.47% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 2 | 5 | -60.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Essendon, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 6 | 0 | 600.00% |
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, VIC
How common is car theft in the Essendon, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 106 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, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Essendon, VIC are Cash/Document (3308), Personal Property (3170), Jewellery (2814), Power Tools (2270) and Tools (1982).
What is the crime rate in Essendon, VIC?
Essendon, VIC has a crime rate of 2830 reported criminal offences.
Is Essendon, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Essendon, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 13,324 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Essendon, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Essendon, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2027 reported offences.
Has crime in the Essendon, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 5% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Essendon, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 275 offenses against persons in Essendon, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Essendon, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1858 property crime offenses in Essendon, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Essendon, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Essendon, VIC recorded 202 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Essendon (2021)
Essendon is a vibrant suburb with 21240 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $2132, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.2%. A majority of people (72%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Essendon, VIC
If you’re considering living near Essendon , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Strathmore - 736 offences (0.08196 per 100,000 people)
- Aberfeldie - 345 offences (0.08790 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon West - 139 offences (0.08916 per 100,000 people)
- Niddrie - 589 offences (0.09981 per 100,000 people)
- Pascoe Vale South - 1126 offences (0.10689 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon North - 515 offences (0.16770 per 100,000 people)
- Moonee Ponds - 3393 offences (0.20913 per 100,000 people)
- Ascot Vale - 4043 offences (0.26604 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon Fields - 677 offences (52.07692 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences have fluctuated but generally increased from low levels around 2015 to a peak near 2022 before slightly declining by 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently accounting for over 900 incidents annually, peaking above 1400 in recent years.
- Assault and related offences represent the dominant violent crime category, significantly outnumbering robbery incidents over the period.
- A major spike is observed in breaches of orders around 2019-2021, with numbers rising from under 100 in 2015 to well over 200 during this period.
- Overall, the data indicates property crimes remain prevalent, violent crimes are substantial, and recurring breaches of orders suggest ongoing public safety challenges.
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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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