Batesford, VIC
In 2025, police recorded 84 offences in Batesford, or 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.95× the VIC rate.
No population figure is available for this area yet, so per-person rates and ranks can't be calculated.
By crime type, 2025
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Crimes against the person
9.6 / 1,000
VIC 11.9
· National 16.5
Property & deception
33.3 / 1,000
VIC 45.5
· National 40.8
Drug offences
8.8 / 1,000
VIC 4.0
· National 7.0
Public order & weapons
14.9 / 1,000
VIC 3.6
· National 4.5
Justice procedures
7.0 / 1,000
VIC 11.9
· National 10.3
administrative
View as table
| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Assault and related offences | 10 | 8.76 | 6.46 |
| Crimes against the person | Other crimes against the person | 1 | 0.88 | 0.29 |
| Property & deception | Theft | 25 | 21.91 | 29.38 |
| Property & deception | Burglary/Break and enter | 8 | 7.01 | 6.23 |
| Property & deception | Deception | 3 | 2.63 | 3.43 |
| Property & deception | Property damage | 2 | 1.75 | 6.02 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | 8 | 7.01 | 3.31 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | 1 | 0.88 | 0.42 |
| Drug offences | Cultivate or manufacture drugs | 1 | 0.88 | 0.29 |
| Public order & weapons | Weapons and explosives offences | 17 | 14.90 | 2.08 |
| Justice procedures | Breaches of orders | 6 | 5.26 | 10.21 |
| Justice procedures | Justice procedures | 2 | 1.75 | 1.71 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby suburbs
- Geelong West1.9 km 87 compare
- Herne Hill1.9 km 16 compare
- Manifold Heights1.9 km not ranked compare
- Fyansford2.2 km 69 compare
- Geelong2.4 km 100 compare
- South Geelong2.4 km 99 compare
- Stonehaven2.9 km not ranked compare
- Bell Park3.2 km 68 compare
Housing, rent and growth
Housing & rent
ABS Census 2021Median rent is 12% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark
| Measure | Value | vs other VIC suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $325/week | higher than 70% |
| Median household income | $2,837/week | higher than 98% |
| Rent as a share of income | 12% | higher than 19% |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,268/month | higher than 90% |
| Homes that are rented | 3% | higher than 14% |
| Owned outright | 40% | higher than 35% |
| Social housing | 2% | higher than 83% |
| Average household size | 3.3 people | higher than 97% |
2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.
Growth & new homes
ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals| Measure | Value | vs other VIC areas |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth, 5 years 2020–2025 | +6.0% | higher than 74% |
| Population growth, last year 2024–2025 | +1.5% | higher than 72% |
| New homes approved, 12 months 12 months to Aug 2026 | 91 | higher than 71% |
| New homes approved per 1,000 residents 12 months to Aug 2026 | 4.1 | higher than 53% |
ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.
Common questions about Batesford
What is the crime rate in Batesford?
In 2025, 84 offences were recorded in Batesford, or 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is 1.0× the VIC rate of 77.2.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Batesford?
Based on 2025 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 104 for violent crime and 1 in 30 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.
Where does this data come from?
Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.
Data notes
- Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
- Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
- States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.