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Crime rate in Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 47/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 115,620 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 885.51 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 10,235 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 88.52 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,020 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5,981 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.82 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
51.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
56.14% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
77.46% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Ballarat crime trends

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Ballarat crime compared

Top crime types in Ballarat:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 3,861 reported cases of Theft.

    3,861

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 1,306 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,306

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 998 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    998

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 988 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    988

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 966 reported cases of Property damage.

    966

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 499 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    499

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 357 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    357

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 261 reported cases of Deception.

    261

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 206 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    206

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 165 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    165

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 156 reported cases of Arson.

    156

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 141 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    141

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 141 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    141

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 51 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    51

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 44 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    44

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 32 reported cases of Robbery.

    32

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 28 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    28

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 28 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    28

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2024 in Ballarat there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ballarat

    1 in 113

    In 2024 in Ballarat your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 113

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Ballarat

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in Ballarat your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Ballarat rank in crime?

Ballarat lga is ranked 47/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ballarat a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Ballarat?

The top crime types in Ballarat are Theft, Breaches of orders, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Ballarat?

3,861 Theft cases were reported in Ballarat in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Ballarat?

Crime in Ballarat has increased by 15.95% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Ballarat in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ballarat in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Ballarat?

The least safe suburb in Ballarat is Ballarat Central, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Ballarat?

The safest suburb in Ballarat is Addington, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Ballarat crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Ballarat by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Ballarat Central, Ascot (Ballarat - Vic.) and Bakery Hill.


Suburbs in Ballarat

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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