Is Echuca (VIC) Safe?

Echuca has moderate crime concentrated in specific streets. The geographic breakdown is decisive for safety.

Worst for theft near High Street and Warren Street

The highest crime streets include Warren Street, Radcliffe Street, Annesley Street, High Street, Hare Street, and Leslie Street. Property crime dominates at 6,352 per 100,000 across the suburb. Commercial blocks average 8,234 crimes per 100,000, with property crime at 3,477, violent crime at 1,095, and drugs at 1,246. The commercial to residential ratio is 4.0 times, indicating clear concentration in retail and CBD areas.

The safest streets are in residential zones away from the main commercial strip. Murray Valley Highway, Sutton Street, Morphed Drive, Eyre Street, Tasman Court, and Meadow Court all show substantially lower crime. Residential areas average 2,059 crimes per 100,000, with property crime at 1,016, violent crime at 274, and drugs at 335. The contrast is stark and permits informed decisions.

Quieter around Eyre Street and Sutton Street

Crime variation reaches 21-fold across Echuca. This substantial spread means that a buyer selecting a quiet residential street can reduce crime exposure by up to 75 per cent compared to a commercial address. The geographic pattern is clear and actionable.

21x crime gap between streets

Echuca has a population of 16,006 with a SEIFA score of 970, indicating moderate advantage. Public housing comprises 5.9 per cent, welfare dependency affects 16.8 per cent, and renters account for 16 per cent. Weekly income averages $1,340 and the Hip score is 63.0. This is a stable regional centre.

For property buyers, Echuca rewards geographic discipline. Stay in the quiet residential areas identified above and crime risk drops sharply. Avoid the commercial streets, particularly during late evening. The 4-fold gap between commercial and residential zones makes this distinction critical. With informed street selection, Echuca is a safe regional choice.

Crime Breakdown