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Crime rate in 3042 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 75.1/100

(75.1% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,758 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.80 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,110 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.24 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 68 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 805 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
48.04 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
38.7% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
81.86% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3042 crime trends

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post code 3042 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3042:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 606 reported cases of Theft.

    606

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 99 reported cases of Property damage.

    99

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 99 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    99

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 76 reported cases of Deception.

    76

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 66 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    66

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 57 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    57

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 22 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    22

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 18 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    18

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 15 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 3042 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3042

    1 in 246

    In 2024 in 3042 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 246

  • 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

  • 3042

    1 in 21

    In 2024 in 3042 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 3042 rank in crime?

3042 postcode is ranked 75.1/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3042 a safe postcode?

3042 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3042?

The top crime types in 3042 are Theft, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 3042?

606 Theft cases were reported in 3042 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 3042?

Crime in 3042 has increased by 10.45% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 3042 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3042 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 3042?

The least safe suburb in 3042 is Airport West, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3042?

The safest suburb in 3042 is Niddrie, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3042 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3042 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Airport West, Keilor Park and Niddrie.


Suburbs in Post Code 3042

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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