Crime Rates for Ballarat City Council, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Ballarat City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 14203 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,485 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 (8207), E Justice procedures offences (2741), A Crimes against the person (2126).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 | 11612 | 11967 | 11422 | 10878 | 11126 | 9709 | 10454 | 11436 | 12743 | 14203 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1646 | 1861 | 1923 | 1726 | 1541 | 1556 | 1466 | 1402 | 2114 | 2126 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 7225 | 7195 | 6643 | 6358 | 6721 | 5092 | 5929 | 6672 | 7201 | 8207 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 470 | 445 | 412 | 403 | 459 | 379 | 379 | 447 | 379 | 507 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 673 | 675 | 694 | 640 | 495 | 529 | 564 | 557 | 572 | 592 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 1583 | 1762 | 1742 | 1727 | 1820 | 1878 | 1989 | 2346 | 2458 | 2741 |
| F Other offences | 6 | 15 | 29 | 8 | 24 | 90 | 275 | 127 | 12 | 19 | 30 |
| Offence Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 14203 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 67243 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 | 7 | -100.00% (7) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 1158 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1158 | 944 | 22.67% (944) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 305 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 305 | 760 | -59.87% (760) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 16 | 16 | 0.00% (16) |
| Robbery In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 54 reported cases of Robbery. | 54 | 48 | 12.50% (48) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 11 | 8 | 37.50% (8) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 269 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 269 | 188 | 43.09% (188) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 313 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 313 | 143 | 118.88% (143) |
| Arson In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 141 reported cases of Arson. | 141 | 137 | 2.92% (137) |
| Property damage In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 1235 reported cases of Property damage. | 1235 | 1100 | 12.27% (1100) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 1013 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1013 | 1061 | -4.52% (1061) |
| Theft In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 5318 reported cases of Theft. | 5318 | 4526 | 17.50% (4526) |
| Deception In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 500 reported cases of Deception. | 500 | 377 | 32.63% (377) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 33 | 31 | 6.45% (31) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 39 | 23 | 69.57% (23) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 434 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 434 | 325 | 33.54% (325) |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 412 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 412 | 360 | 14.44% (360) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 87 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 87 | 143 | -39.16% (143) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 92 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 92 | 69 | 33.33% (69) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 426 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 426 | 470 | -9.36% (470) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 2315 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 2315 | 1988 | 16.45% (1988) |
| 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 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 22 | 9 | 144.44% (9) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 7 | 8 | -12.50% (8) |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Ballarat City Council (2021)
Ballarat City Council is a busy suburb with 113763 residents. 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 residents (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
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- Addington - 0 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- 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)
- Coghills Creek - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Bolton - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Glendaruel - 1 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bo Peep - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Weatherboard - 2 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Gong Gong - 3 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ercildoune - 6 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bald Hills - 7 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Waubra - 7 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Tourello - 9 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bunkers Hill - 10 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Learmonth - 10 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Magpie - 11 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Blowhard - 12 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Windermere - 12 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Rowan - 23 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Invermay - 38 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Cardigan Village - 46 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Nerrina - 52 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Eureka - 68 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Black Hill - 87 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bonshaw - 93 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Invermay Park - 94 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Cardigan - 95 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Newington - 106 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Helen - 117 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lake Wendouree - 172 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Bakery Hill - 173 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lake Gardens - 201 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mitchell Park - 201 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Brown Hill - 203 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Clear - 204 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Lucas - 212 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Miners Rest - 212 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Canadian - 229 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat North - 298 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Creswick - 318 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Mount Pleasant - 329 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Soldiers Hill - 428 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Winter Valley - 464 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat East - 603 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Delacombe - 675 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Alfredton - 713 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Redan - 759 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Sebastopol - 1529 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Wendouree - 1978 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat Central - 2800 offences ( per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Ballarat City Council, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Ballarat City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 798 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?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Ballarat City Council, VIC are Personal Property (14508), Cash/Document (12527), Tools (12480), Car Accessories (12255) and Electrical Appliances (11280).
What is the crime rate in Ballarat City Council, VIC?
Ballarat City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 14203 reported criminal offences.
Is Ballarat City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
No, Ballarat City Council, VIC is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 12,485 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 8207 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 28% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Ballarat City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 2126 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 Jun, there were 7707 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 Jun, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 507 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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