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Crime rate in Smythes Creek, VIC, Australia, 3351

Suburb in Ballarat

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,762 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 25.98 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 121 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 68.67 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 8 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 84 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.54 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
47.67 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
64.52% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85.47% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Smythes Creek crime trends

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Smythes Creek crime compared

Top crime types in Smythes Creek:


  • Theft

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

    61

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    13

  • Breaches of orders

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

    11

  • Assault and related offences

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

    8

  • Property damage

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

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    5

  • Deception

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

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    2

  • Arson

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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