Crime Rates for Mepunga East, VIC
⇌ Compare Mepunga East with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Mepunga East (3277) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 10 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 13,699 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Mepunga East, VIC in 2021 was 73. In the last 10 years, Mepunga East, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate is 1 offence per 18.3 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 Mepunga East for 2025: B Property and deception offences (8), E Justice procedures offences (2), A Crimes against the person (0).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 10 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 28 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Property damage. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Theft. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Mepunga East, 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 Mepunga East, VIC
How common is car theft in the Mepunga East, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Mepunga East, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Mepunga East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Mepunga East, VIC are Cash/Document (4), Clothing (4), Electrical Appliances (4), Personal Property (4) and Sporting Goods (2).
What is the crime rate in Mepunga East, VIC?
Mepunga East, VIC has a crime rate of 10 reported criminal offences.
Is Mepunga East, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Mepunga East, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 13,699 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Mepunga East, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Mepunga East, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 8 reported offences.
Has crime in the Mepunga East, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Mepunga East, VIC have increased by 1000% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Mepunga East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 0 offenses against persons in Mepunga East, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Mepunga East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 8 property crime offenses in Mepunga East, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Mepunga East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Mepunga East, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Mepunga East (2021)
Mepunga East is a quiet suburb with around 73 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 81.3% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2666, though the unemployment rate stands at 0%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 89.7% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Mepunga East, VIC
If you’re considering living near Mepunga East , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Nullawarre North - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- The Cove - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Mepunga West - 4 offences (0.04819 per 100,000 people)
- Allansford - 71 offences (0.05035 per 100,000 people)
- Mepunga - 2 offences (0.05556 per 100,000 people)
- Nirranda - 3 offences (0.06000 per 100,000 people)
- Naringal East - 6 offences (0.06250 per 100,000 people)
- Nullawarre - 32 offences (0.13734 per 100,000 people)
- Naringal - 37 offences (0.29839 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime levels have been very low, with most years recording zero incidents across categories from 2015 to 2025.
- Property damage is the dominant property crime, occurring sporadically with up to five incidents in some years between 2016 and 2025.
- Assault and related offences are the primary violent crimes, peaking modestly around 2017-2018 but falling to zero afterward.
- A notable spike in property damage occurred in 2021, reaching five incidents, contrasting with generally lower counts in surrounding years.
- The data suggests a relatively safe environment, with minimal violent crime and only occasional property offences over the decade.
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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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