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Crime rate in 3006 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 96.66/100

(96.66% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 22,702 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.85 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 4,147 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 182.67 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 374 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,020 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
133.03 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
83.07% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
97.51% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3006 crime trends

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post code 3006 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3006:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 2,478 reported cases of Theft.

    2,478

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 351 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    351

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 271 reported cases of Property damage.

    271

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 264 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    264

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 204 reported cases of Deception.

    204

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 105 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    105

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 104 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    104

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 76 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    76

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 69 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    69

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 51 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    51

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 35 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    35

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 35 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    35

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 24 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    24

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 23 reported cases of Robbery.

    23

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 22 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 3 reported cases of Public security offences.

    3

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3006 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3006

    1 in 61

    In 2025 in 3006 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 61

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 3006

    1 in 8

    In 2025 in 3006 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 8

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3006 rank in crime?

3006 postcode is ranked 96.66/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3006 a safe postcode?

3006 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3006?

The top crime types in 3006 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 3006?

2,478 Theft cases were reported in 3006 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3006?

Crime in 3006 has increased by 20.1% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3006 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3006 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3006?

The least safe suburb in 3006 is South Wharf, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3006?

The safest suburb in 3006 is Southbank, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3006 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3006 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are South Wharf and Southbank.


Suburbs in Post Code 3006

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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