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Crime rate in Briagolong, VIC, Australia, 3860

Suburb in Wellington

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,133 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 167.11 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 67 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 59.14 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 15 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 28 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.71 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
82.95% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.02% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Briagolong crime trends

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Briagolong crime compared

Top crime types in Briagolong:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Briagolong there were 15 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Briagolong there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Briagolong there were 9 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    9

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Briagolong there were 7 reported cases of Theft.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Briagolong there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Briagolong there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Briagolong there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Briagolong there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Briagolong there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Briagolong there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Briagolong there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Briagolong there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Briagolong

    1 in 76

    In 2025 in Briagolong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 76

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Briagolong

    1 in 40

    In 2025 in Briagolong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 40

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Briagolong rank in crime?

Briagolong suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Briagolong a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Briagolong?

The top crime types in Briagolong are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Briagolong?

15 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Briagolong in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Briagolong?

Crime in Briagolong has increased by 71.79% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Briagolong in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Briagolong in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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