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Crime rate in Ballan, VIC, Australia, 3342

Suburb in Moorabool

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,392 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 147.39 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 189 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 55.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 19 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 118 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.60 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
34.79 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.83% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
77.92% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Ballan crime trends

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Ballan crime compared

Top crime types in Ballan:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 79 reported cases of Theft.

    79

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    21

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 19 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    19

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Ballan there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ballan

    1 in 179

    In 2024 in Ballan your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 179

  • 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

  • Ballan

    1 in 29

    In 2024 in Ballan your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • 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 Ballan rank in crime?

Ballan suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ballan a safe suburb?

Ballan suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Ballan?

The top crime types in Ballan are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Ballan?

79 Theft cases were reported in Ballan in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Ballan?

Crime in Ballan has increased by 13.17% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Ballan in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ballan 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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