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Crime rate in West Bendigo, VIC, Australia, 3550

Suburb in Greater Bendigo

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    378

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.96 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    44

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    116.40

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    2

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

  • Property Crimes
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    22

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.29

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    58.20

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    67.19%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    88.45%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in West Bendigo there were 18 cases of Theft.

    18

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in West Bendigo there were 7 cases of Breaches of orders.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in West Bendigo there were 5 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in West Bendigo there were 3 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in West Bendigo there were 3 cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in West Bendigo there were 2 cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in West Bendigo there were 2 cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in West Bendigo there were 1 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in West Bendigo there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in West Bendigo there were 1 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in West Bendigo there were 1 cases of Deception.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Bendigo

    1 in 189

    In 2023 in West Bendigo your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 189

  • 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

  • West Bendigo

    1 in 17

    In 2023 in West Bendigo your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 West Bendigo rank in crime?

West Bendigo suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is West Bendigo a safe suburb?

West Bendigo suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in West Bendigo?

The top crime types in West Bendigo are Theft, Breaches of orders, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in West Bendigo?

18 Theft cases were reported in West Bendigo in 2023.

Is crime increasing in West Bendigo?

Crime in West Bendigo has increased by 83.33% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in West Bendigo in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West Bendigo 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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