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Crime rate in Great Western, VIC, Australia, 3374

Suburb in Ararat

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 425 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 154.92 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 34 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 80.00 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 7 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.76 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.47 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
82.71% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
58.51% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Great Western crime trends

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Great Western crime compared

Top crime types in Great Western:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Great Western there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Great Western there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Great Western there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Great Western there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Great Western there were 4 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Great Western there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Great Western there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Property damage

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Great Western there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Great Western there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Great Western there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Great Western there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Great Western

    1 in 85

    In 2023 in Great Western your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 85

  • 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

  • Great Western

    1 in 61

    In 2023 in Great Western your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 61

  • 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 Great Western rank in crime?

Great Western suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Great Western a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Great Western?

The top crime types in Great Western are Assault and related offences, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Great Western?

5 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Great Western in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Great Western?

Crime in Great Western has decreased by 10.53% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Great Western in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Great Western 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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