| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
26,724 | Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
8.74 km2 | Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
1,357 | Total number of crimes in the Postcode |
Crimes per 1000 people |
50.78 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
75 | Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
960 | Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
2.81 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
35.92 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
postcodes with less Violent Crimes |
18.3% | Number of postcodes with less violent crimes |
|
postcodes with less Property Crimes |
72.77% | Number of postcodes with less property crimes |
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 722 reported cases of Theft.
722
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 127 reported cases of Property damage.
127
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 104 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
104
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 70 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
70
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 68 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
68
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 62 reported cases of Deception.
62
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 49 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
49
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 39 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
39
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 29 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
29
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 21 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
21
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
13
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
12
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
10
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
9
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 7 reported cases of Arson.
7
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.
5
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
5
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
3
In 2025 in postcode 3040 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
2
1 in 356
In 2025 in 3040 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 356
1 in 130
In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 28
In 2025 in 3040 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28
1 in 23
In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
3040 postcode is ranked 81.09/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
3040 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in 3040 are Theft, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.
722 Theft cases were reported in 3040 in 2025.
Crime in 3040 has decreased by 0.51% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3040 in 2025.
The least safe suburb in 3040 is Essendon, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in 3040 is Aberfeldie, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in 3040 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Essendon, Essendon West and Aberfeldie.
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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