| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
21,119 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
2,605.95 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
496 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
23.49 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
42 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
311 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
1.99 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
14.73 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
17.71% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
12.68% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 176 reported cases of Theft.
176
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 74 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
74
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 50 reported cases of Property damage.
50
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 42 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
42
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 32 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
32
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 26 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
26
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 18 reported cases of Deception.
18
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 15 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
15
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
14
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 11 reported cases of Arson.
11
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
9
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
8
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
6
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
5
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
4
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
3
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
2
In 2024 in Golden Plains there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
1
1 in 503
In 2024 in Golden Plains your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 503
1 in 133
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 68
In 2024 in Golden Plains your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 68
1 in 24
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Golden Plains lga is ranked 14/100 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, Property damage.
176 Theft cases were reported in Golden Plains in 2024.
Crime in Golden Plains has increased by 8.53% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Golden Plains in 2024.
The least safe suburb in Golden Plains is Hesse, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Golden Plains is Willowvale (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Golden Plains by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Hesse, Stonehaven and Rokewood.
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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