Is Ballarat Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Ballarat

Safety rating

Moderate
2.9 /5

Women living in Ballarat consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.5 /5

Women living in Ballarat consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Violence rating

6.8%

On average 6.8% percentage of women in Australia have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 3 experiences

Safety rating:

2.9/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.6/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.5/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.7/5A bit worried

How safe is Ballarat?

Very safe town, well lit in most areas. Main streets very safe, though the town doesn't have a huge night life so you're not often out super late anyway. There are a few streets that you'd want to generally avoid at night but nothing too scary

Posted: June 28, 2025
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Like any town , Ballarat has its strange characters but it is also a town known for drug use. That being said you can expect a few interactions with crackheads out and about but other then that it is fairly safe

Posted: January 3, 2025
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walk around at night with a friend and keep out of dark alleys and avoid area around little bridge street at night if you're in ballarat central. avoid people who look to be under the influence of drugs, ballarat does have a large meth problem as well as decently high homeless population

Posted: September 13, 2024
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Safety in Australia

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballarat safe?

Women living in Ballarat consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Is Ballarat safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Ballarat consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Ballarat?

Women living in Ballarat consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Ballarat?

Women living in Ballarat consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Ballarat?

Women living in Ballarat consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Ballarat?

Women living in Ballarat consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Ballarat?

Women living in Ballarat consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Ballarat?

Women living in Ballarat consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Ballarat?

Women living in Ballarat consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Ballarat?

Women living in Ballarat consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.