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Crime rate in Smythes Creek, VIC, Australia, 3351

Suburb in Ballarat

Crime Rank: 20/100

(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 214 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 121.45 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 143 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
81.16 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
68.73% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
92.71% 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 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 105 reported cases of Theft.

    105

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 31 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    31

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 19 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    19

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 16 reported cases of Property damage.

    16

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 11 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Smythes Creek

    1 in 160

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 160

  • 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

  • Smythes Creek

    1 in 12

    In 2024 in Smythes Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 12

  • 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 Smythes Creek rank in crime?

Smythes Creek suburb is ranked 20/100 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 moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Smythes Creek?

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

What is the most reported crime in Smythes Creek?

105 Theft cases were reported in Smythes Creek in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Smythes Creek?

Crime in Smythes Creek has increased by 76.86% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Smythes Creek in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Smythes Creek 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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