Crime Rates for Bakery Hill, VIC
⇌ Compare Bakery Hill with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Bakery Hill (3350) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 170 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 94,444 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bakery Hill, VIC in 2021 was 180. In the last 10 years, Bakery Hill, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 8.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 2.4 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 90 people. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.
Most Common Crimes in Bakery Hill for 2026: B Property and deception offences (93), E Justice procedures offences (30), A Crimes against the person (29).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 88 | 121 | 115 | 148 | 116 | 160 | 156 | 123 | 167 | 170 |
| A Crimes against the person | 5 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 29 | 29 |
| B Property and deception offences | 61 | 67 | 91 | 96 | 103 | 74 | 125 | 124 | 83 | 97 | 93 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 11 |
| D Public order and security offences | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 30 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 170 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 1014 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 21 | 11 | 90.91% |
| Robbery In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 2 | 3 | -33.33% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 5 | -20.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 1 | 7 | -85.71% |
| Arson In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Property damage. | 10 | 11 | -9.09% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 6 | 11 | -45.45% |
| Theft In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Theft. | 69 | 65 | 6.15% |
| Deception In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Deception. | 6 | 8 | -25.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 11 | 11 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 4 | 7 | -42.86% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 6 | 4 | 50.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 24 | 8 | 200.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 5 | -100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Bakery Hill, VIC
How common is car theft in the Bakery Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 5 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Bakery Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Bakery Hill, VIC are Cigarettes/Liquor (160), Personal Property (124), Cash/Document (98), Car Accessories (85) and Food (80).
What is the crime rate in Bakery Hill, VIC?
Bakery Hill, VIC has a crime rate of 170 reported criminal offences.
Is Bakery Hill, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Bakery Hill, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 94,444 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Bakery Hill, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bakery Hill, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 93 reported offences.
Has crime in the Bakery Hill, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bakery Hill, VIC have increased by 47% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bakery Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 29 offenses against persons in Bakery Hill, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Bakery Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 87 property crime offenses in Bakery Hill, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bakery Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Bakery Hill, VIC recorded 11 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Bakery Hill (2021)
Bakery Hill is a quiet suburb with around 180 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2 people. The median household weekly income is $1263, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.4%. A majority of people (75.6%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Bakery Hill, VIC
If you’re considering living near Bakery Hill , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Ballarat Central - 2952 offences (0.54890 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2026, crime patterns fluctuate with no consistent long-term decline or rise, though some categories show variability.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 2022 with 88 incidents and generally ranging between 29 and 88 cases annually.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime, showing variation from a low of 4 to a high of 21 incidents, with a notable increase around 2026.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders, rising sharply from 1 in 2016 to 24 in 2026, indicating increased enforcement or reporting.
- Overall safety concerns center on persistent theft and assault issues, with fluctuations in public order offences suggesting variable community risk levels.
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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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