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Crime Rates for Ballarat City Council, VIC

As of Year 2025 Sep The Ballarat City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 14374 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 12,635 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 (8156), E Justice procedures offences (2779), A Crimes against the person (2211).

Crime offences in Ballarat City Council, VIC from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total011916119991073011329105551002010479113641327014374
A Crimes against the person01779188217601704155515481435138622072211
B Property and deception offences07348733760586876588455195926680374708156
C Drug offences0498376422402462377405408412540
D Public order and security offences0662656679609484556565528570657
E Justice procedures offences01602173117971720187018532120222825942779
F Other offences02717141830016728111731

In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 14374 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 67377 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeoffences (2025)offences (2024)Changes(%)
Homicide and related offences
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
07-100.00% (7)
Assault and related offences
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 1200 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
120099420.72% (994)
Sexual offences
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 293 reported cases of Sexual offences.
293770-61.95% (770)
Abduction and related offences
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
181163.64% (11)
Robbery
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Robbery.
565012.00% (50)
Blackmail and extortion
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
11922.22% (9)
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 275 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
27520633.50% (206)
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 358 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
358160123.75% (160)
Arson
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 141 reported cases of Arson.
141149-5.37% (149)
Property damage
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 1243 reported cases of Property damage.
124311557.62% (1155)
Burglary/Break and enter
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 977 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
9771045-6.51% (1045)
Theft
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 5308 reported cases of Theft.
5308471212.65% (4712)
Deception
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 487 reported cases of Deception.
48740919.07% (409)
Drug dealing and trafficking
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
39368.33% (36)
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
422755.56% (27)
Drug use and possession
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 459 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
45934831.90% (348)
Other drug offences
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences.
01-100.00% (1)
Weapons and explosives offences
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 465 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
46537623.67% (376)
Disorderly and offensive conduct
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 98 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
98116-15.52% (116)
Public nuisance offences
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 91 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
917816.67% (78)
Public security offences
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public security offences.
30300.00% (0)
Justice procedures
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 370 reported cases of Justice procedures.
370513-27.88% (513)
Breaches of orders
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 2409 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
2409208115.76% (2081)
Regulatory driving offences
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.
01-100.00% (1)
Transport regulation offences
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
02-100.00% (2)
Other government regulatory offences
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
238187.50% (8)
Miscellaneous offences
In 2025, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
8633.33% (6)

Overview

No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), people in 2021

Crime 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 Sep, there were 764 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 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Ballarat City Council, VIC are Personal Property (14265), Cash/Document (12350), Car Accessories (12329), Tools (12242) and Electrical Appliances (10957).

  • What is the crime rate in Ballarat City Council, VIC?

    Ballarat City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 14374 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 12,635 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 8156 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 36% compared to five years ago.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Ballarat City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 2211 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 Sep, there were 7669 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 Sep, Ballarat City Council, VIC recorded 540 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.

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