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Crime rate in Ballarat East, VIC, Australia, 3350

Suburb in Ballarat

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    5,937

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.98 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    424

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    71.42

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    48

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    273

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    8.08

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    45.98

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    75.71%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    84.73%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 159 cases of Theft.

    159

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 56 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    56

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 51 cases of Property damage.

    51

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 47 cases of Assault and related offences.

    47

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 33 cases of Breaches of orders.

    33

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 16 cases of Deception.

    16

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 13 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 8 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 7 cases of Arson.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 7 cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 7 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 6 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 5 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 4 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Ballarat East there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ballarat East

    1 in 124

    In 2023 in Ballarat East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 124

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Ballarat East

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in Ballarat East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ballarat East rank in crime?

Ballarat East suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ballarat East a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Ballarat East?

The top crime types in Ballarat East are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Ballarat East?

159 Theft cases were reported in Ballarat East in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Ballarat East?

Crime in Ballarat East has increased by 9.84% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Ballarat East in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ballarat East in 2023.

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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