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Crime rate in Buninyong, VIC, Australia, 3357

Suburb in Ballarat

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,797 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 25.44 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 100 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 26.34 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 5 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 66 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.32 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.38 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
52.05% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.73% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Buninyong crime trends

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Buninyong crime compared

Top crime types in Buninyong:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Buninyong there were 32 reported cases of Theft.

    32

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Buninyong there were 27 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    27

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Buninyong there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Buninyong there were 8 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Buninyong there were 6 reported cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Buninyong there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Buninyong there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Buninyong there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Buninyong there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Buninyong there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Buninyong there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Buninyong there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Buninyong

    1 in 759

    In 2024 in Buninyong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 759

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Buninyong

    1 in 58

    In 2024 in Buninyong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 58

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Buninyong rank in crime?

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

Is Buninyong a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Buninyong?

The top crime types in Buninyong are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Other crimes against the person.

What is the most reported crime in Buninyong?

32 Theft cases were reported in Buninyong in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Buninyong?

Crime in Buninyong has increased by 28.21% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Buninyong in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Buninyong in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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