Crime Rates for Bald Hills, VIC
⇌ Compare Bald Hills with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Bald Hills (3364) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 9 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 7,895 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bald Hills, VIC in 2021 was 114. In the last 10 years, Bald Hills, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate is 1 offence per 38 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 Bald Hills for 2026: B Property and deception offences (5), D Public order and security offences (3), E Justice procedures offences (1).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
| A Crimes against the person | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 9 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 28 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Property damage. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Theft In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Theft. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Deception In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Bald Hills, 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.
How safe do you feel in Bald Hills, VIC?
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FAQ About Crime in Bald Hills, VIC
How common is car theft in the Bald Hills, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 1 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 Bald Hills, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Bald Hills, VIC are Car Accessories (8), Power Tools (2) and Tools (2).
What is the crime rate in Bald Hills, VIC?
Bald Hills, VIC has a crime rate of 9 reported criminal offences.
Is Bald Hills, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Bald Hills, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,895 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Bald Hills, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bald Hills, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 5 reported offences.
Has crime in the Bald Hills, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bald Hills, VIC have increased by 350% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bald Hills, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 0 offenses against persons in Bald Hills, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Bald Hills, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 5 property crime offenses in Bald Hills, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bald Hills, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Bald Hills, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Bald Hills (2021)
Bald Hills is a quiet suburb with around 114 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1666, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.2%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 93.9% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Bald Hills, VIC
If you’re considering living near Bald Hills , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Chapel Flat - 1 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Ascot (Ballarat) - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Sulky - 2 offences (0.00855 per 100,000 people)
- Invermay - 29 offences (0.03222 per 100,000 people)
- Miners Rest - 148 offences (0.03865 per 100,000 people)
- Blowhard - 4 offences (0.04878 per 100,000 people)
- Mount Rowan - 18 offences (0.06102 per 100,000 people)
- Creswick - 313 offences (0.09546 per 100,000 people)
- Cabbage Tree - 4 offences (0.40000 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime remained very low from 2016 to 2026, with no recorded assaults, robberies, or stalking offences throughout the period.
- Theft was the dominant property crime, fluctuating but generally low, peaking slightly in 2017 and again in 2025-2026 with up to 3 incidents.
- Dangerous and negligent acts were the main violent crimes present, showing a few isolated incidents mainly between 2020 and 2022.
- A notable spike occurred in weapons and explosives offences in 2024 and 2026, with 3 incidents each year after none previously.
- The low volume and limited scope of serious offences suggest the area maintained a relatively safe environment over the decade.
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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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