Upwey sits in the Yarra Ranges council area, which records 3,593 offences per 100,000 residents, below the Victorian average. Most home break-ins are opportunistic, so visible attention and a fast alert to the people who can help matter more than any sticker on a window.
Is Upwey safe?
By the numbers, crime in Yarra Ranges, the council area covering Upwey, is lower than most of Victoria: 3,593 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 70 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Upwey itself were down 20% last year (197 to 158). The largest share of what is recorded in Upwey is property and deception offences (73% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Upwey crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Upwey are 19% lower than a decade ago (194 in the year to March 2017 vs 158 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Upwey 3158, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Upwey?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 116 | 73% |
| Crimes against the person | 23 | 15% |
| Justice procedures offences | 13 | 8% |
| Public order and security offences | 6 | 4% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 40 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 15 | |
| Criminal damage | 14 | |
| Graffiti | 14 | |
| Other theft | 14 | |
| Other crimes against the person | 9 |
Recent reports near Upwey
No recent news incidents are logged for Upwey right now. We track reports across Victoria on the live Crime Watch.
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Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, Year ending March 2026. Council-area rates are per 100,000 residents. This report is for general information and is not a substitute for emergency services. In an emergency, call 000.