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Crime rate in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3350

Suburb in Ballarat

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    2,217

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.85 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    219

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    98.78

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    15

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    161

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.77

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    72.62

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    72.14%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    91.6%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 110 cases of Theft.

    110

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 37 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    37

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 14 cases of Breaches of orders.

    14

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 13 cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 13 cases of Property damage.

    13

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 6 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 4 cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 4 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 3 cases of Deception.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 2 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 2 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 1 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.)

    1 in 148

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 148

  • 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

  • Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.)

    1 in 14

    In 2023 in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 14

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) rank in crime?

Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) a safe suburb?

Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.)?

The top crime types in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.)?

110 Theft cases were reported in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.)?

Crime in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) has increased by 7.88% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) 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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