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Crime rate in 3040 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 80.73/100

(80.73% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 26,724 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.74 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,364 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 51.04 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 95 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 975 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.55 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
36.48 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
34.92% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
71.16% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3040 crime trends

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post code 3040 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3040:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 710 reported cases of Theft.

    710

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 137 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    137

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 120 reported cases of Property damage.

    120

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 86 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    86

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 81 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    81

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 57 reported cases of Deception.

    57

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 30 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    30

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 30 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    30

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 28 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    28

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 23 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    23

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 15 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    15

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    12

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3040 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3040

    1 in 281

    In 2024 in 3040 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 281

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 3040

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in 3040 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 3040 rank in crime?

3040 postcode is ranked 80.73/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3040 a safe postcode?

3040 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3040?

The top crime types in 3040 are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 3040?

710 Theft cases were reported in 3040 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 3040?

Crime in 3040 has increased by 32.81% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 3040 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3040 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 3040?

The least safe suburb in 3040 is Aberfeldie, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3040?

The safest suburb in 3040 is Essendon, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3040 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3040 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Aberfeldie, Essendon West and Essendon.


Suburbs in Post Code 3040

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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