Crime Rates for Whittlesea City Council, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Whittlesea City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 18346 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,998 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 (11441), A Crimes against the person (2683), E Justice procedures offences (2667).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 15494 | 16105 | 15403 | 16053 | 16539 | 15789 | 11969 | 12929 | 14976 | 18346 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 2161 | 2366 | 2719 | 2614 | 2861 | 2836 | 2455 | 2278 | 2498 | 2683 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 10010 | 10346 | 9318 | 9452 | 9402 | 7421 | 5787 | 6893 | 8355 | 11441 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 872 | 807 | 743 | 878 | 1167 | 1263 | 937 | 806 | 847 | 841 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 643 | 586 | 602 | 768 | 701 | 763 | 665 | 720 | 605 | 674 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 1782 | 1989 | 2010 | 2310 | 2280 | 2572 | 1979 | 2209 | 2643 | 2667 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 31 | 128 | 934 | 146 | 23 | 28 | 40 |
| Offence Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 18346 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 88425 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 9 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 9 | 2 | 350.00% (2) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 1531 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1531 | 1313 | 16.60% (1313) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 269 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 269 | 422 | -36.26% (422) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 25 | 11 | 127.27% (11) |
| Robbery In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 98 reported cases of Robbery. | 98 | 70 | 40.00% (70) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 22 | 14 | 57.14% (14) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 561 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 561 | 528 | 6.25% (528) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 168 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 168 | 138 | 21.74% (138) |
| Arson In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 120 reported cases of Arson. | 120 | 101 | 18.81% (101) |
| Property damage In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 1361 reported cases of Property damage. | 1361 | 1167 | 16.62% (1167) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 1128 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1128 | 876 | 28.77% (876) |
| Theft In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 7839 reported cases of Theft. | 7839 | 5263 | 48.95% (5263) |
| Deception In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 993 reported cases of Deception. | 993 | 948 | 4.75% (948) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 79 | 120 | -34.17% (120) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 75 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 75 | 79 | -5.06% (79) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 687 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 687 | 647 | 6.18% (647) |
| 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 | 427 | -2.58% (427) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 124 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 124 | 108 | 14.81% (108) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 134 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 134 | 67 | 100.00% (67) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 384 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 384 | 400 | -4.00% (400) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 2283 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2283 | 2243 | 1.78% (2243) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 8 | 10 | -20.00% (10) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 17 | 9 | 88.89% (9) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 14 | 8 | 75.00% (8) |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Whittlesea City Council (2021)
Whittlesea City Council is a busy suburb with 229396 residents. 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 residents 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.
- Woodstock - 8 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Yan Yean - 11 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Eden Park - 21 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Kinglake West - 30 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Humevale - 37 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Whittlesea - 346 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Donnybrook - 512 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Beveridge - 707 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Doreen - 888 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wollert - 1328 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- South Morang - 1438 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mernda - 1485 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lalor - 1608 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mill Park - 1769 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bundoora - 2927 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Thomastown - 3041 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Epping - 4360 offences ( per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Whittlesea City Council, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Whittlesea City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1057 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?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Whittlesea City Council, VIC are Personal Property (18612), Cash/Document (18381), Jewellery (18056), Car Accessories (17441) and Electrical Appliances (13276).
What is the crime rate in Whittlesea City Council, VIC?
Whittlesea City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 18346 reported criminal offences.
Is Whittlesea City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Whittlesea City Council, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 7,998 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 11441 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 11% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Whittlesea City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 2683 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 Jun, there were 10448 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 Jun, Whittlesea City Council, VIC recorded 841 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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