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Crime rate in Benalla, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 38/100

(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 1,164 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 75.55 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 133 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 489 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.63 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.74 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
35.01% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
55.33% 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 2025 in Benalla there were 263 reported cases of Theft.

    263

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 246 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    246

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 133 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    133

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 131 reported cases of Property damage.

    131

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 80 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    80

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 69 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    69

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 53 reported cases of Deception.

    53

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 41 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    41

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 38 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    38

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 32 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    32

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 15 reported cases of Arson.

    15

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 8 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Benalla there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Benalla

    1 in 116

    In 2025 in Benalla your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 116

  • 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

  • Benalla

    1 in 32

    In 2025 in Benalla your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • 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 Benalla rank in crime?

Benalla lga is ranked 38/100 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, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Benalla?

263 Theft cases were reported in Benalla in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Benalla?

Crime in Benalla has decreased by 2.18% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Benalla in 2025?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Benalla?

The least safe suburb in Benalla is Lima South, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Benalla?

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

Where are Benalla crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Benalla by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Lima South, Winton (Vic.) and Goorambat.


Suburbs in Benalla

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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