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Crime rate in Benalla, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 37/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 15,407 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,258.39 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,190 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 77.24 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 115 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 474 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.46 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.77 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
48.69% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
47.89% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Benalla crime trends

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Benalla crime compared

Top crime types in Benalla:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 287 reported cases of Theft.

    287

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 191 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    191

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 116 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    116

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 114 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    114

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 94 reported cases of Property damage.

    94

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 90 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    90

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 63 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    63

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 62 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    62

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 51 reported cases of Deception.

    51

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 29 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    29

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 17 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    17

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 16 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    16

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 15 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    15

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 14 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    14

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Benalla there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Benalla

    1 in 134

    In 2024 in Benalla your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 134

  • 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

  • Benalla

    1 in 33

    In 2024 in Benalla your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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 Benalla rank in crime?

Benalla lga is ranked 37/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Benalla a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Benalla?

The top crime types in Benalla are Theft, Breaches of orders, Drug use and possession.

What is the most reported crime in Benalla?

287 Theft cases were reported in Benalla in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Benalla?

Crime in Benalla has increased by 8.97% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Benalla in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Benalla?

The least safe suburb in Benalla is Winton North, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Benalla?

The safest suburb in Benalla is Lurg, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Benalla crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Benalla by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Winton North, Broken Creek and Goorambat.


Suburbs in Benalla

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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