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Crime rate in 3016 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 78.88/100

(78.88% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,029 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.37 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,149 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 71.68 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 89 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 809 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.55 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
50.47 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
38.62% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
84.51% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3016 crime trends

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post code 3016 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3016:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 572 reported cases of Theft.

    572

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 122 reported cases of Property damage.

    122

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 110 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    110

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 85 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    85

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 69 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    69

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 42 reported cases of Deception.

    42

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 33 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    33

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 20 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 18 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    18

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 17 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    17

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 16 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3016 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3016

    1 in 180

    In 2025 in 3016 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 180

  • 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

  • 3016

    1 in 20

    In 2025 in 3016 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 3016 rank in crime?

3016 postcode is ranked 78.88/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3016 a safe postcode?

3016 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3016?

The top crime types in 3016 are Theft, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 3016?

572 Theft cases were reported in 3016 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3016?

Crime in 3016 has decreased by 14.45% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3016 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3016 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3016?

The least safe suburb in 3016 is Williamstown North, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3016?

The safest suburb in 3016 is Williamstown (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3016 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3016 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Williamstown North and Williamstown (Vic.).


Suburbs in Post Code 3016

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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