Crime Rates for Ballarat City Council, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Ballarat City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 14478 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,726 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Ballarat City Council, VIC in 2021 was 113,763. In the last 10 years, Ballarat City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no residents. 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 Ballarat City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (8089), E Justice procedures offences (2872), A Crimes against the person (2190).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 12075 | 11556 | 10853 | 11734 | 9749 | 10121 | 10951 | 11705 | 13481 | 14478 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1828 | 1866 | 1841 | 1592 | 1582 | 1506 | 1423 | 1543 | 2260 | 2190 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 7375 | 6943 | 6006 | 7391 | 5069 | 5758 | 6271 | 6871 | 7621 | 8089 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 487 | 378 | 431 | 411 | 417 | 370 | 434 | 399 | 427 | 596 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 688 | 637 | 684 | 550 | 504 | 514 | 595 | 542 | 560 | 705 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 1672 | 1716 | 1872 | 1775 | 1826 | 1846 | 2209 | 2333 | 2598 | 2872 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 25 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 351 | 127 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 26 |
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 14478 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 67394 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 0 | 9 | -100.00% (9) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 1206 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1206 | 1084 | 11.25% (1084) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 267 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 267 | 635 | -57.95% (635) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 18 | 18 | 0.00% (18) |
| Robbery In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Robbery. | 57 | 49 | 16.33% (49) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 10 | 8 | 25.00% (8) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 266 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 266 | 246 | 8.13% (246) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 366 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 366 | 211 | 73.46% (211) |
| Arson In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 132 reported cases of Arson. | 132 | 157 | -15.92% (157) |
| Property damage In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 1281 reported cases of Property damage. | 1281 | 1139 | 12.47% (1139) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 883 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 883 | 1063 | -16.93% (1063) |
| Theft In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 5342 reported cases of Theft. | 5342 | 4733 | 12.87% (4733) |
| Deception In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 451 reported cases of Deception. | 451 | 529 | -14.74% (529) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 43 | 34 | 26.47% (34) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 52 | 30 | 73.33% (30) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 501 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 501 | 362 | 38.40% (362) |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 497 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 497 | 387 | 28.42% (387) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 113 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 113 | 89 | 26.97% (89) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 90 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 90 | 84 | 7.14% (84) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Public security offences. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 368 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 368 | 481 | -23.49% (481) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 2504 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2504 | 2117 | 18.28% (2117) |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 18 | 9 | 100.00% (9) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 8 | 3 | 166.67% (3) |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), 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.
FAQ About Crime in Ballarat City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Ballarat City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 769 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 2 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Ballarat City Council, VIC?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Ballarat City Council, VIC?
Ballarat City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 14478 reported criminal offences.
Is Ballarat City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Ballarat City Council, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,726 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Ballarat City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Ballarat City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 8089 reported offences.
Has crime in the Ballarat City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Ballarat City Council, VIC have increased by 49% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Ballarat City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2190 offenses against persons in Ballarat City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Ballarat City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 7638 property crime offenses in Ballarat City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Ballarat City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 596 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Ballarat City Council (2021)
Ballarat City Council is a busy suburb with 113763 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 39.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1429, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.7%. A majority of people (83.7%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest Suburbs in Ballarat City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Ballarat City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Chapel Flat - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Golden Point (Ballarat) - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ascot (Ballarat) - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Scotchmans Lead - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Glendonald - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Bolton - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Addington - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Sulky - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Weatherboard - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bo Peep - 4 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Coghills Creek - 4 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Glendaruel - 6 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Gong Gong - 8 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ercildoune - 8 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Tourello - 12 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Learmonth - 14 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Blowhard - 21 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bald Hills - 21 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Windermere - 23 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Magpie - 36 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bunkers Hill - 37 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Rowan - 43 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Invermay - 77 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Cardigan Village - 77 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Nerrina - 82 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Eureka - 142 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Newington - 174 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Cardigan - 175 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Black Hill - 189 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bonshaw - 198 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Invermay Park - 213 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Helen - 250 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Brown Hill - 314 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lake Wendouree - 381 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bakery Hill - 392 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Miners Rest - 394 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Clear - 397 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mitchell Park - 400 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lake Gardens - 408 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Canadian - 413 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lucas - 462 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Creswick - 616 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Pleasant - 637 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat North - 653 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Soldiers Hill - 981 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Winter Valley - 1023 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Redan - 1138 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Delacombe - 1210 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat East - 1361 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Alfredton - 1502 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Sebastopol - 2952 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wendouree - 4229 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat Central - 5864 offences ( per 100,000 people)
*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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