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Crime rate in Lucas, VIC, Australia, 3350

Suburb in Ballarat

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,994 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.29 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 168 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 56.11 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 135 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.01 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.09 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
58.74% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.34% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Lucas crime trends

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Lucas crime compared

Top crime types in Lucas:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Lucas there were 88 reported cases of Theft.

    88

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Lucas there were 33 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    33

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Lucas there were 13 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Lucas there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Lucas there were 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Lucas there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Lucas there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Lucas there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Lucas there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Lucas there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Lucas there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Lucas there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lucas

    1 in 333

    In 2023 in Lucas your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 333

  • 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

  • Lucas

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in Lucas your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Lucas rank in crime?

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

Is Lucas a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Lucas?

The top crime types in Lucas are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Lucas?

88 Theft cases were reported in Lucas in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Lucas?

Crime in Lucas has increased by 73.2% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Lucas in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lucas 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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