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Crime rate in Ararat, VIC, Australia, 3377

Suburb in Ararat

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,500 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 161.18 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 969 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 114.00 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 102 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 404 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
47.53 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
84.91% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.43% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Ararat crime compared

Top crime types in Ararat:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 203 reported cases of Theft.

    203

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 154 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    154

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 109 reported cases of Property damage.

    109

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 102 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    102

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 82 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    82

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 62 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    62

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 50 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    50

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 41 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    41

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 32 reported cases of Deception.

    32

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 26 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    26

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 23 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    23

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 21 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    21

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 18 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    18

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 10 reported cases of Arson.

    10

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Ararat there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ararat

    1 in 83

    In 2024 in Ararat your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • 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

  • Ararat

    1 in 21

    In 2024 in Ararat your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 Ararat rank in crime?

Ararat suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ararat a safe suburb?

Ararat suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Ararat?

The top crime types in Ararat are Theft, Breaches of orders, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Ararat?

203 Theft cases were reported in Ararat in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Ararat?

Crime in Ararat has increased by 15.77% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Ararat in 2024?

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

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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