Executive Snapshot
Total Offences (Annual)
12,450
↑ 8.2%
Highest level since 2019
Rate per 100k
10,800
vs VIC Avg: ~7,600
Primary Concern
Theft from Motor Vehicle
#1 Recorded Offence
Public Place Assault
Stable
Most violence is residential
Macro Trends & Context
10-Year Crime Trajectory
Separating high-volume Property Crime from Person Crime.
Regional Comparison
Rate per 100,000 population.
Comparison includes Greater Geelong (closest regional peer) and Melbourne LGA (Metropolitan baseline).
Seasonal Volatility
Crime is not static through the year. Data shows a distinct summer spike (Dec–Feb) driven by increased public activity and opportunistic theft, and a winter lull.
Crime Composition
Offence Categories
Vehicle Crime Deep Dive
Theft FROM Motor Vehicle vs Theft OF Motor Vehicle
"Theft From" is largely opportunistic (unlocked cars).
Top 5 Specific Offence Types (Volume)
Offender Demographics
Analysis of alleged offender data processed by Victoria Police in the Ballarat Service Area.
Alleged Offenders by Age Group
Gender Breakdown
Males account for ~76% of all processed offenders.
Temporal & Spatial Analysis
Risk by Day of Week
Intensity of recorded incidents.
Where Crime Happens
Detection Method
Police Proactivity vs Victim Reports.
Investigation Outcomes
Resolution rates by category.