21,119
Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
2,605.95 km2
Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
457
Total number of crimes in the LGA
21.64
Total number of crimes per 1000 people
47
Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
256
Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
2.23
Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
12.12
Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
3.62%
Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
8.25%
Number of LGAs with less property crimes
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 149 cases of Theft.
149
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 71 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
71
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 64 cases of Breaches of orders.
64
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 46 cases of Assault and related offences.
46
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 24 cases of Property damage.
24
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 21 cases of Other crimes against the person.
21
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 16 cases of Deception.
16
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 12 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
12
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 12 cases of Justice procedures offences.
12
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 12 cases of Arson.
12
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 9 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
9
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 8 cases of Drug use and possession.
8
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 7 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
7
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 1 cases of Robbery.
1
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.
1
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.
1
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 1 cases of Regulatory driving offences.
1
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
1
In 2023 in Golden Plains there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.
1
1 in 449
In 2023 in Golden Plains your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 449
1 in 146
In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146
1 in 95
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95
1 in 82
In 2023 in Golden Plains your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 82
1 in 31
In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31
1 in 28
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28
Golden Plains lga is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Golden Plains lga is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.
The top crime types in Golden Plains are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.
149 Theft cases were reported in Golden Plains in 2023.
Crime in Golden Plains has increased by 20.26% from 2022 to 2023.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Golden Plains in 2023.
The least safe suburb in Golden Plains is Berringa, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Golden Plains is Durdidwarrah, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Golden Plains by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Berringa, Barunah Park and Mount Mercer.
The data is based on annual 2023 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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