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Crime rate in Smythes Creek, VIC, Australia, 3351

Suburb in Ballarat

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,762

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    25.98 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    121

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    68.67

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    8

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

  • Property Crimes
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    84

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4.54

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    47.67

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    64.52%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    85.47%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 61 cases of Theft.

    61

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 13 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 11 cases of Breaches of orders.

    11

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 8 cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 8 cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 5 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 5 cases of Deception.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 2 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 2 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 1 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek there were 1 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Smythes Creek

    1 in 220

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 220

  • 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

  • Smythes Creek

    1 in 21

    In 2023 in Smythes Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 Smythes Creek rank in crime?

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

Is Smythes Creek a safe suburb?

Smythes Creek suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Smythes Creek?

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

What is the most reported crime in Smythes Creek?

61 Theft cases were reported in Smythes Creek in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Smythes Creek?

Crime in Smythes Creek has increased by 22.22% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Smythes Creek in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Smythes Creek 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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