Crime Rates for Whittlesea City Council, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Whittlesea City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 18378 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,011 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Whittlesea City Council, VIC in 2021 was 229,396. In the last 10 years, Whittlesea City Council, 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 Whittlesea City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (11398), E Justice procedures offences (2723), A Crimes against the person (2691).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 16656 | 15574 | 15619 | 16489 | 16795 | 13145 | 12482 | 13224 | 17051 | 18378 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 2260 | 2542 | 2717 | 2786 | 2827 | 2666 | 2473 | 2173 | 2679 | 2691 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 11042 | 9488 | 9262 | 9682 | 8287 | 6502 | 6227 | 7211 | 10054 | 11398 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 913 | 742 | 798 | 926 | 1422 | 984 | 900 | 795 | 863 | 867 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 636 | 584 | 692 | 695 | 769 | 714 | 705 | 620 | 702 | 668 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 1791 | 2203 | 2131 | 2354 | 2487 | 2130 | 2136 | 2403 | 2713 | 2723 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 46 | 1003 | 149 | 41 | 22 | 40 | 31 |
In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 18378 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 89153 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 8 | 8 | 0.00% (8) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 1494 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1494 | 1441 | 3.68% (1441) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 331 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 331 | 411 | -19.46% (411) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 24 | 23 | 4.35% (23) |
| Robbery In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 102 reported cases of Robbery. | 102 | 76 | 34.21% (76) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 25 | 15 | 66.67% (15) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 521 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 521 | 566 | -7.95% (566) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 186 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 186 | 139 | 33.81% (139) |
| Arson In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 123 reported cases of Arson. | 123 | 100 | 23.00% (100) |
| Property damage In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 1377 reported cases of Property damage. | 1377 | 1326 | 3.85% (1326) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 1161 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1161 | 1006 | 15.41% (1006) |
| Theft In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 7655 reported cases of Theft. | 7655 | 6685 | 14.51% (6685) |
| Deception In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 1082 reported cases of Deception. | 1082 | 937 | 15.47% (937) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 84 | 109 | -22.94% (109) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 76 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 76 | 80 | -5.00% (80) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 707 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 707 | 673 | 5.05% (673) |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 416 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 416 | 472 | -11.86% (472) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 129 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 129 | 127 | 1.57% (127) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 120 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 120 | 101 | 18.81% (101) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public security offences. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 403 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 403 | 415 | -2.89% (415) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 2320 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2320 | 2298 | 0.96% (2298) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 9 | 9 | 0.00% (9) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 18 | 11 | 63.64% (11) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 4 | 18 | -77.78% (18) |
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.
FAQ About Crime in Whittlesea City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Whittlesea City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1076 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 3 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Whittlesea City Council, VIC?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Whittlesea City Council, VIC?
Whittlesea City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 18378 reported criminal offences.
Is Whittlesea City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Whittlesea City Council, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,011 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Whittlesea City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Whittlesea City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 11398 reported offences.
Has crime in the Whittlesea City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Whittlesea City Council, VIC have increased by 9% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Whittlesea City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2691 offenses against persons in Whittlesea City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Whittlesea City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 10316 property crime offenses in Whittlesea City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Whittlesea City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 867 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Whittlesea City Council (2021)
Whittlesea City Council is a busy suburb with 229396 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 52.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1768, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.9%. While 58.2% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest Suburbs in Whittlesea City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Whittlesea City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Yan Yean - 22 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Humevale - 22 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Woodstock - 27 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kinglake West - 52 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Eden Park - 55 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Whittlesea - 611 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Donnybrook - 1124 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Beveridge - 1530 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Doreen - 1971 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- South Morang - 2811 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wollert - 2952 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lalor - 3073 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mernda - 3257 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mill Park - 3709 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bundoora - 5728 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Thomastown - 5730 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Epping - 9012 offences ( per 100,000 people)
*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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