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Crime rate in West Bendigo, VIC, Australia, 3550

Suburb in Greater Bendigo

Crime Rank: 31/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 378 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.96 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 51 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 134.92 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 26 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.58 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
68.78 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
78.91% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.7% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year West Bendigo crime trends

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West Bendigo crime compared

Top crime types in West Bendigo:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in West Bendigo there were 16 reported cases of Theft.

    16

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in West Bendigo there were 6 reported cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in West Bendigo there were 6 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in West Bendigo there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in West Bendigo there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2025 in West Bendigo there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in West Bendigo there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in West Bendigo there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in West Bendigo there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in West Bendigo there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in West Bendigo there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in West Bendigo there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Bendigo

    1 in 95

    In 2025 in West Bendigo your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • West Bendigo

    1 in 15

    In 2025 in West Bendigo your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does West Bendigo rank in crime?

West Bendigo suburb is ranked 31/100 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 a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in West Bendigo?

The top crime types in West Bendigo are Theft, Property damage, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in West Bendigo?

16 Theft cases were reported in West Bendigo in 2025.

Is crime increasing in West Bendigo?

Crime in West Bendigo has increased by 10.87% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in West Bendigo in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West Bendigo in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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