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Crime rate in Cardigan, VIC, Australia, 3352

Suburb in Ballarat

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,064 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 40.68 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 37 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 34.77 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 30 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.82 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.20 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
57.93% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
73.59% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Cardigan crime trends

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Cardigan crime compared

Top crime types in Cardigan:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Cardigan there were 20 reported cases of Theft.

    20

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Cardigan there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Cardigan there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Cardigan there were 3 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Cardigan there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Cardigan there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Cardigan there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cardigan

    1 in 355

    In 2023 in Cardigan your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 355

  • 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

  • Cardigan

    1 in 35

    In 2023 in Cardigan your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • 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 Cardigan rank in crime?

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

Is Cardigan a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Cardigan?

The top crime types in Cardigan are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Cardigan?

20 Theft cases were reported in Cardigan in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Cardigan?

Crime in Cardigan has increased by 48% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Cardigan in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cardigan 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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