Crime Rates for Black Hill, VIC
⇌ Compare Black Hill with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Black Hill (3350) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 94 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,426 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Black Hill, VIC in 2021 was 2,124. In the last 10 years, Black Hill, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 151.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 45.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 531 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 Black Hill for 2026: B Property and deception offences (62), A Crimes against the person (21), E Justice procedures offences (9).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 138 | 116 | 153 | 154 | 212 | 120 | 162 | 128 | 90 | 104 | 94 |
| A Crimes against the person | 17 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 21 |
| B Property and deception offences | 88 | 62 | 106 | 102 | 122 | 64 | 82 | 70 | 50 | 77 | 62 |
| C Drug offences | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| D Public order and security offences | 5 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 20 | 25 | 17 | 20 | 53 | 23 | 53 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 94 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 885 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 14 | 8 | 75.00% |
| Robbery In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Property damage. | 8 | 12 | -33.33% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 7 | 16 | -56.25% |
| Theft In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 40 reported cases of Theft. | 40 | 48 | -16.67% |
| Deception In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Deception. | 4 | 0 | 400.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1 | 4 | -75.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 9 | 9 | 0.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Black Hill, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Black 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 Black Hill, VIC
How common is car theft in the Black Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 11 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 Black Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Black Hill, VIC are Car Accessories (226), Cash/Document (202), Personal Property (202), Tools (166) and Power Tools (148).
What is the crime rate in Black Hill, VIC?
Black Hill, VIC has a crime rate of 94 reported criminal offences.
Is Black Hill, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Black Hill, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,426 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Black Hill, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Black Hill, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 62 reported offences.
Has crime in the Black Hill, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 22% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Black Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 21 offenses against persons in Black Hill, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Black Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 58 property crime offenses in Black Hill, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Black Hill, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Black Hill, VIC recorded 2 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Black Hill (2021)
Black Hill is a quiet suburb with around 2124 people. While families are part of the community, only about 39% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1471, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.1%. A majority of people (81.5%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Black Hill, VIC
If you’re considering living near Black Hill , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Golden Point (Ballarat) - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Nerrina - 41 offences (0.04227 per 100,000 people)
- Invermay Park - 86 offences (0.05083 per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat North - 342 offences (0.08463 per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat East - 776 offences (0.13071 per 100,000 people)
- Eureka - 87 offences (0.13744 per 100,000 people)
- Soldiers Hill - 509 offences (0.18095 per 100,000 people)
- Ballarat Central - 2952 offences (0.54890 per 100,000 people)
- Bakery Hill - 170 offences (0.94444 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2026, total crime shows fluctuations with some categories rising and falling but no consistent long-term increase or decrease.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 2020 with 73 incidents and generally fluctuating between 29 and 68 in other years.
- Assault and related offences are the leading violent crime, ranging mostly between 8 and 17 incidents annually, with a low of 2 in 2016.
- There is a major drop in burglary from 27 incidents in 2020 down to single-digit levels in several subsequent years, indicating a significant decline.
- Overall, despite variability, crime levels suggest ongoing safety concerns primarily driven by theft and assault, while other offences remain relatively minor or stable.
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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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