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Crime rate in Lake Gardens, VIC, Australia, 3355

Suburb in Ballarat

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,801 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.20 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 103 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 57.19 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 11 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 75 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.11 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
41.64 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
68.29% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.08% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Lake Gardens crime trends

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Lake Gardens crime compared

Top crime types in Lake Gardens:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Lake Gardens there were 59 reported cases of Theft.

    59

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Lake Gardens there were 11 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Lake Gardens there were 9 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Lake Gardens there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Lake Gardens there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Lake Gardens there were 3 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Lake Gardens there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Lake Gardens there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Lake Gardens there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lake Gardens

    1 in 164

    In 2024 in Lake Gardens your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 164

  • 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

  • Lake Gardens

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in Lake Gardens your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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 Lake Gardens rank in crime?

Lake Gardens suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lake Gardens a safe suburb?

Lake Gardens suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Lake Gardens?

The top crime types in Lake Gardens are Theft, Assault and related offences, Other crimes against the person.

What is the most reported crime in Lake Gardens?

59 Theft cases were reported in Lake Gardens in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Lake Gardens?

Crime in Lake Gardens has increased by 51.47% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Lake Gardens in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lake Gardens 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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