Crime Rates for Hoppers Crossing, VIC
⇌ Compare Hoppers Crossing with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Hoppers Crossing (3029) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 3971 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 10,670 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Hoppers Crossing, VIC in 2021 was 37,216. In the last 10 years, Hoppers Crossing, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 116.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 15.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 483.3 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 Hoppers Crossing for 2026: B Property and deception offences (2731), A Crimes against the person (520), E Justice procedures offences (300).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3476 | 3028 | 3250 | 3074 | 3249 | 2989 | 2674 | 3050 | 3070 | 3791 | 3971 |
| A Crimes against the person | 459 | 451 | 469 | 450 | 518 | 482 | 511 | 541 | 527 | 465 | 520 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2281 | 2018 | 2071 | 1944 | 2053 | 1632 | 1489 | 1681 | 1837 | 2611 | 2731 |
| C Drug offences | 129 | 102 | 152 | 132 | 126 | 193 | 107 | 161 | 153 | 176 | 189 |
| D Public order and security offences | 228 | 143 | 206 | 133 | 160 | 153 | 166 | 226 | 239 | 183 | 220 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 377 | 313 | 345 | 407 | 391 | 343 | 368 | 436 | 306 | 347 | 300 |
| F Other offences | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 186 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 3971 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 22348 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 298 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 298 | 258 | 15.50% |
| Robbery In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Robbery. | 21 | 33 | -36.36% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 77 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 77 | 74 | 4.05% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 48 | 37 | 29.73% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 76 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 76 | 63 | 20.63% |
| Arson In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Arson. | 8 | 14 | -42.86% |
| Property damage In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 233 reported cases of Property damage. | 233 | 263 | -11.41% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 278 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 278 | 370 | -24.86% |
| Theft In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 2060 reported cases of Theft. | 2060 | 1813 | 13.62% |
| Deception In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 152 reported cases of Deception. | 152 | 151 | 0.66% |
| Bribery In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 18 | 17 | 5.88% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 7 | 13 | -46.15% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 164 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 164 | 146 | 12.33% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 129 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 129 | 106 | 21.70% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 55 | 59 | -6.78% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 35 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 35 | 18 | 94.44% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 42 | 55 | -23.64% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 258 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 258 | 292 | -11.64% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 6 | 2 | 200.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 4 | 5 | -20.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
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.
How safe do you feel in Hoppers Crossing, VIC?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel unsafe living in Hoppers Crossing, VIC. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Hoppers Crossing, VIC
How common is car theft in the Hoppers Crossing, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 215 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 Hoppers Crossing, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Hoppers Crossing, VIC are Car Accessories (4054), Cash/Document (4005), Personal Property (3842), Jewellery (2842) and Electrical Appliances (2807).
What is the crime rate in Hoppers Crossing, VIC?
Hoppers Crossing, VIC has a crime rate of 3971 reported criminal offences.
Is Hoppers Crossing, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Hoppers Crossing, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 10,670 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Hoppers Crossing, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Hoppers Crossing, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2731 reported offences.
Has crime in the Hoppers Crossing, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Hoppers Crossing, VIC have increased by 33% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Hoppers Crossing, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 520 offenses against persons in Hoppers Crossing, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Hoppers Crossing, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 2579 property crime offenses in Hoppers Crossing, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Hoppers Crossing, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Hoppers Crossing, VIC recorded 189 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Hoppers Crossing (2021)
Hoppers Crossing is a vibrant suburb with 37216 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1580, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.5%. While 56.1% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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- Laverton - 827 offences (0.17374 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the last decade, assault offenses have fluctuated but generally remained stable around 250-320 incidents annually, with theft consistently being the most common property crime, peaking above 2000 in recent years.
- Theft dominates property crimes, showing a notable increase from under 1500 in earlier years to over 2000 by 2026, indicating rising incidents of this offense.
- Assault and related offenses are the primary violent crimes, maintaining a steady count without extreme volatility.
- Burglary experienced a major spike around 2025, jumping to 370 cases before declining sharply in subsequent years.
- Overall safety concerns are underscored by persistent high theft rates and steady assaults, although some property crimes like arson show declines, suggesting mixed trends in community risk levels.
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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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