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Crime rate in Ballarat East, VIC, Australia, 3350

Suburb in Ballarat

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,937 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.98 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 424 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 71.42 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 48 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 273 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.08 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.98 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
75.71% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.73% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Ballarat East crime trends

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Ballarat East crime compared

Top crime types in Ballarat East:


  • Theft

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

    159

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    56

  • Property damage

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

    51

  • Assault and related offences

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

    47

  • Breaches of orders

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

    33

  • Deception

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

    16

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    8

  • Arson

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

    7

  • Drug use and possession

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

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Robbery

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

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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