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Crime rate in Ararat, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 49/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,920 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4,919.50 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,152 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 89.16 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 146 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 492 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
52.52% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
67.2% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Ararat crime trends

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Ararat crime compared

Top crime types in Ararat:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 268 reported cases of Theft.

    268

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 161 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    161

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 146 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    146

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 120 reported cases of Property damage.

    120

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 93 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    93

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 67 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    67

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 56 reported cases of Deception.

    56

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 41 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    41

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 39 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    39

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 38 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    38

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 32 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    32

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 30 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    30

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 20 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    20

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Ararat there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ararat

    1 in 88

    In 2025 in Ararat your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 88

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Ararat

    1 in 26

    In 2025 in Ararat your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ararat rank in crime?

Ararat lga is ranked 49/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ararat a safe lga?

Ararat lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Ararat?

The top crime types in Ararat are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Ararat?

268 Theft cases were reported in Ararat in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Ararat?

Crime in Ararat has decreased by 8.13% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Ararat in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ararat in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Ararat?

The least safe suburb in Ararat is Willaura North, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Ararat?

The safest suburb in Ararat is Yalla-Y-Poora, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Ararat crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Ararat by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Willaura North, Mafeking and Mount Cole.


Suburbs in Ararat

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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