Crime Rates for Eureka, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Eureka (3350) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 68 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,742 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Eureka, VIC in 2021 was 633. In the last 10 years, Eureka, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 211 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 27.5 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 316.5 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 Eureka for 2025: B Property and deception offences (38), E Justice procedures offences (19), A Crimes against the person (7).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62 | 48 | 52 | 54 | 46 | 62 | 56 | 75 | 57 | 76 | 68 |
| A Crimes against the person | 1 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 7 |
| B Property and deception offences | 54 | 36 | 43 | 37 | 26 | 37 | 19 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 38 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| D Public order and security offences | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 68 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 398 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 3 | 7 | -57.14% |
| Robbery In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 7 | -100.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Property damage. | 14 | 11 | 27.27% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 5 | 9 | -44.44% |
| Theft In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Theft. | 18 | 22 | -18.18% |
| Deception In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 17 | 8 | 112.50% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Eureka, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crime shows fluctuations with some peaks around 2015-2016 and 2023-2025.
- A general decline in violent crimes (crimes against the person) from 2022 (peak) to 2025.
- Property and deception offences remain consistently high, with minor fluctuations.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Theft (B40) is the most common crime, peaking at 25 in 2015 and remaining high (18-22) in recent years.
- Property damage (B20) is also frequent, with numbers ranging from 4 to 14 annually, highest in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) are the most serious violent crime, peaking at 13 in 2022, then dropping to 3 by 2025.
- Breaches of orders (E20) increased notably, from 1 in 2015 to a peak of 17 in 2025.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Assault rose sharply from 2 in 2017 to 13 in 2022, then dropped sharply to 3 in 2025.
- Theft dropped from 25 in 2015 to 8 in 2021, then climbed back to low 20s by 2023-2024.
- Burglary decreased significantly from 17 in 2015 to 1 in 2021, later rising again to 9 in 2024.
- Breaches of orders doubled from 8 in 2024 to 17 in 2025.
- Disorderly and offensive conduct fell sharply from 8 in 2022 to 0 in 2023, then 3 in 2024.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes dominate overall crime profile, indicating higher risk for property loss/damage than violent crime.
- Violent crimes (Assault, Robbery) are relatively low and declining in recent years, suggesting improved personal safety.
- Breaches of orders (E20) are increasing, which may indicate growing issues with compliance or community order.
- Drug-related offences remain very low, indicating minimal impact on local safety from drug crimes.
- Weapons offences are rare but showed a spike in 2022 (3 incidents) before falling again.
- Public order offences (disorderly conduct, public nuisance) fluctuate but generally remain low.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Eureka (2021)
Eureka is a quiet suburb with around 633 people. While families are part of the community, only about 31.2% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1168, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.9%. A majority of residents (80.2%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Eureka, VIC
If you’re considering living near Eureka , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Golden Point (Ballarat) - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
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- Nerrina - 52 offences (0.05361 per 100,000 people)
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- Ballarat North - 298 offences (0.07374 per 100,000 people)
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- Mount Pleasant - 329 offences (0.14787 per 100,000 people)
- Soldiers Hill - 428 offences (0.15215 per 100,000 people)
- Bakery Hill - 173 offences (0.96111 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Eureka, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Eureka, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 5 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 Eureka, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Eureka, VIC are Tools (120), Power Tools (98), Cash/Document (94), Electrical Appliances (94) and Personal Property (70).
What is the crime rate in Eureka, VIC?
Eureka, VIC has a crime rate of 68 reported criminal offences.
Is Eureka, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Eureka, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 10,742 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Eureka, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Eureka, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 38 reported offences.
Has crime in the Eureka, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Eureka, VIC have increased by 10% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Eureka, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 7 offenses against persons in Eureka, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Eureka, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 38 property crime offenses in Eureka, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Eureka, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Eureka, VIC recorded 1 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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