Crime Rates for Porepunkah, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Porepunkah (3740) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 37 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 3,613 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Porepunkah, VIC in 2021 was 1,024. In the last 10 years, Porepunkah, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 256 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 146.3 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 512 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 Porepunkah for 2025: E Justice procedures offences (15), B Property and deception offences (12), A Crimes against the person (8).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 18 | 13 | 33 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 87 | 21 | 20 | 37 |
| A Crimes against the person | 4 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 8 |
| B Property and deception offences | 9 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 12 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 49 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 37 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 132 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 4 | 4 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Arson In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Property damage. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Theft. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Deception. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 6 | 1 | 500.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 9 | 0 | 900.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Crime counts fluctuate year-to-year with no consistent long-term increase or decrease.
- Peak total offences occurred in 2022, driven by spikes in breaches of orders (49 incidents) and property damage (9 incidents).
- Recent years (2023-2025) show a decline in some offences but small spikes in others.
2. Most common and serious crime types:
- Breaches of orders (E20) are the most frequent offence overall, peaking at 49 in 2022, followed by 10 in 2020, then dropping sharply afterward.
- Theft (B40) is the next most common, with consistently high numbers: 11 incidents in both 2020 and 2021, 9 in 2018 and 2022, and still 5 in 2025.
- Assault and related offences (A20) peaked at 7 incidents in 2019, with lower counts before and after.
- Property damage (B20) reached a high of 9 in 2022, with moderate levels in other years.
- Other notable serious crimes have very low or zero counts (e.g., Robbery A50 always zero).
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Breaches of orders surged from 1 in 2021 to 49 in 2022, then dropped to 4 in 2023 and 0 in 2024, rising again slightly to 9 in 2025.
- Property damage jumped from 3 in 2023 to 9 in 2022, then fell to 0 in 2024, and back to 3 in 2025.
- Theft dropped sharply from 11 in 2021 and 2020 to 3 in 2023, and remained moderate afterward.
- Assault showed a spike in 2019 (7 incidents) after mostly low single-digit counts across the decade.
- Public nuisance offences rose in 2022 (5 incidents), compared to near zero other years.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, property damage, burglary) dominate the crime profile, showing higher frequency and larger fluctuations compared to violent crimes.
- Violent crimes against persons (assault, stalking) remain relatively low and stable, with no robbery recorded over 10 years.
- Breaches of orders represent a large proportion of total offences, indicating issues with compliance or legal restrictions.
- Drug offences are minimal and sporadic, with no drug dealing incidents reported.
- Weapons offences occurred only between 2017-2018, with no recent records.
- The data suggests Porepunkah experiences more property-related safety concerns than violent crime threats.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Porepunkah (2021)
Porepunkah is a quiet suburb with around 1024 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 40.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1576, though the unemployment rate stands at 1.4%. A majority of residents (84.4%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Porepunkah, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Porepunkah, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Porepunkah, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Porepunkah, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Porepunkah, VIC are Power Tools (38), Cash/Document (30), Tools (18), Cigarettes/Liquor (17) and Car Accessories (12).
What is the crime rate in Porepunkah, VIC?
Porepunkah, VIC has a crime rate of 37 reported criminal offences.
Is Porepunkah, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Porepunkah, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 3,613 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Porepunkah, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Porepunkah, VIC was E Justice procedures offences with 15 reported offences.
Has crime in the Porepunkah, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Porepunkah, VIC have increased by 12% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Porepunkah, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 8 offenses against persons in Porepunkah, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Porepunkah, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 10 property crime offenses in Porepunkah, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Porepunkah, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Porepunkah, VIC recorded 0 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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