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Crime rate in Ballarat North, VIC, Australia, 3350

Suburb in Ballarat

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,041 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.66 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 177 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 43.80 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 17 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 107 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.21 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.48 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
66.12% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
71.21% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Ballarat North crime trends

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Ballarat North crime compared

Top crime types in Ballarat North:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 57 reported cases of Theft.

    57

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 28 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    28

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 22 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    22

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 16 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 8 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Ballarat North there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ballarat North

    1 in 238

    In 2024 in Ballarat North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 238

  • 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

  • Ballarat North

    1 in 38

    In 2024 in Ballarat North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • 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 Ballarat North rank in crime?

Ballarat North suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ballarat North a safe suburb?

Ballarat North suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Ballarat North?

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

What is the most reported crime in Ballarat North?

57 Theft cases were reported in Ballarat North in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Ballarat North?

Crime in Ballarat North has decreased by 14.9% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Ballarat North in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ballarat North 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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