Crime Rates for Mepunga West, VIC
⇌ Compare Mepunga West with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Mepunga West (3277) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 4 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,819 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Mepunga West, VIC in 2021 was 83. In the last 10 years, Mepunga West, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no 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 Mepunga West for 2025: A Crimes against the person (2), E Justice procedures offences (2), B Property and deception offences (0).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| A Crimes against the person | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 4 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'A Crimes against the person' with 15 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Property damage. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Theft. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Mepunga West, 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 West, VIC
How common is car theft in the Mepunga West, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Mepunga West, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Mepunga West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Mepunga West, VIC are Cash/Document (2).
What is the crime rate in Mepunga West, VIC?
Mepunga West, VIC has a crime rate of 4 reported criminal offences.
Is Mepunga West, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Mepunga West, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,819 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Mepunga West, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Mepunga West, VIC was A Crimes against the person with 2 reported offences.
Has crime in the Mepunga West, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Mepunga West, VIC have increased by 33% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Mepunga West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2 offenses against persons in Mepunga West, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Mepunga West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 0 property crime offenses in Mepunga West, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Mepunga West, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Mepunga West, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Mepunga West (2021)
Mepunga West is a quiet suburb with around 83 people. While families are part of the community, only about 26.3% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2374, though the unemployment rate stands at 0%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 98.7% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Mepunga West, VIC
If you’re considering living near Mepunga West , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- The Cove - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Cudgee - 8 offences (0.02572 per 100,000 people)
- Allansford - 71 offences (0.05035 per 100,000 people)
- Mepunga - 2 offences (0.05556 per 100,000 people)
- Wangoom - 22 offences (0.09283 per 100,000 people)
- Panmure - 60 offences (0.13575 per 100,000 people)
- Mepunga East - 10 offences (0.13699 per 100,000 people)
- Nullawarre - 32 offences (0.13734 per 100,000 people)
- Naringal - 37 offences (0.29839 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Crime levels have been consistently low from 2015 through 2025, with minor fluctuations in certain years.
- Burglary was the most frequent property crime, recorded only in 2019 and 2020 with one incident each year.
- Assault and related offences dominate violent crimes but showed almost no occurrences except two cases in 2021.
- A notable spike occurred in stalking, harassment, and threatening behaviour with four incidents in 2022, contrasting with zero in prior years.
- Overall, the data reflects a stable and low-crime environment, indicating relatively high community safety throughout the period.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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