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Crime rate in Central Goldfields, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 45/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 13,584 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,580.46 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,013 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 74.57 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 158 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 425 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.63 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.29 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
52.72% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
54.33% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Central Goldfields crime trends

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Central Goldfields crime compared

Top crime types in Central Goldfields:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 231 reported cases of Theft.

    231

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 187 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    187

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 157 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    157

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 119 reported cases of Property damage.

    119

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 51 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    51

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 44 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    44

  • Drug use and possession

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

    41

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 33 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    33

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 24 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    24

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 24 reported cases of Arson.

    24

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 23 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    23

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 19 reported cases of Deception.

    19

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 19 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    19

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    12

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Central Goldfields

    1 in 86

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 86

  • 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

  • Central Goldfields

    1 in 32

    In 2025 in Central Goldfields 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 Central Goldfields rank in crime?

Central Goldfields lga is ranked 45/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Central Goldfields a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Central Goldfields?

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

What is the most reported crime in Central Goldfields?

231 Theft cases were reported in Central Goldfields in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Central Goldfields?

Crime in Central Goldfields has decreased by 8.66% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Central Goldfields in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Central Goldfields in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Central Goldfields?

The least safe suburb in Central Goldfields is Adelaide Lead, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Central Goldfields?

The safest suburb in Central Goldfields is Wareek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Central Goldfields crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Central Goldfields by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Adelaide Lead, Timor West and Archdale Junction.


Suburbs in Central Goldfields

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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