Crime Rates for Whittlesea, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Whittlesea (3757) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 300 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,904 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Whittlesea, VIC in 2021 was 6,117. In the last 10 years, Whittlesea, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 156.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 53.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 556.1 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 Whittlesea for 2025: B Property and deception offences (159), A Crimes against the person (67), E Justice procedures offences (63).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 390 | 379 | 449 | 502 | 394 | 318 | 231 | 302 | 383 | 300 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 67 | 91 | 96 | 117 | 78 | 57 | 50 | 74 | 92 | 67 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 254 | 212 | 274 | 243 | 204 | 116 | 106 | 117 | 118 | 159 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 28 | 23 | 5 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 23 | 15 | 17 | 53 | 13 | 49 | 16 | 25 | 38 | 6 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 36 | 57 | 52 | 66 | 66 | 77 | 48 | 56 | 112 | 63 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 300 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 1803 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 39 | 35 | 11.43% |
| Robbery In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 11 | 10 | 10.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 2 | 7 | -71.43% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 15 | 40 | -62.50% |
| Arson In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Property damage. | 29 | 34 | -14.71% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 10 | 12 | -16.67% |
| Theft In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 105 reported cases of Theft. | 105 | 63 | 66.67% |
| Deception In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Deception. | 12 | 5 | 140.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 3 | 18 | -83.33% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 2 | 35 | -94.29% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 8 | 2 | 300.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 55 | 110 | -50.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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 Whittlesea, VIC
How common is car theft in the Whittlesea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 24 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Whittlesea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Whittlesea, VIC are Power Tools (458), Cash/Document (441), Tools (360), Personal Property (348) and Jewellery (316).
What is the crime rate in Whittlesea, VIC?
Whittlesea, VIC has a crime rate of 300 reported criminal offences.
Is Whittlesea, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Whittlesea, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,904 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Whittlesea, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Whittlesea, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 159 reported offences.
Has crime in the Whittlesea, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 24% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Whittlesea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 67 offenses against persons in Whittlesea, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Whittlesea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 147 property crime offenses in Whittlesea, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Whittlesea, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Whittlesea, VIC recorded 5 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Whittlesea (2021)
Whittlesea is a quiet suburb with around 6117 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 45.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1628, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.6%. A majority of people (83.9%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Whittlesea, VIC
If you’re considering living near Whittlesea , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Arthurs Creek - 10 offences (0.02092 per 100,000 people)
- Eden Park - 28 offences (0.02345 per 100,000 people)
- Kinglake West - 32 offences (0.02452 per 100,000 people)
- Humevale - 11 offences (0.03125 per 100,000 people)
- Yan Yean - 11 offences (0.04472 per 100,000 people)
- Heathcote Junction - 40 offences (0.04932 per 100,000 people)
- Upper Plenty - 24 offences (0.05783 per 100,000 people)
- Woodstock - 12 offences (0.08000 per 100,000 people)
- Clonbinane - 38 offences (0.10951 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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