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Crime rate in 3048 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 84.03/100

(84.03% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,083 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.76 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,256 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 69.46 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 192 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 674 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
37.27 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.58% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
74.62% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3048 crime trends

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post code 3048 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3048:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 458 reported cases of Theft.

    458

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 184 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    184

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 146 reported cases of Property damage.

    146

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 143 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    143

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 57 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    57

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 45 reported cases of Deception.

    45

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 37 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    37

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 34 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    34

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 29 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    29

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 26 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    26

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 22 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    22

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 17 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    17

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 13 reported cases of Arson.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    11

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 8 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3048 there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3048

    1 in 94

    In 2025 in 3048 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 94

  • 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

  • 3048

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in 3048 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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 3048 rank in crime?

3048 postcode is ranked 84.03/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3048 a safe postcode?

3048 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3048?

The top crime types in 3048 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 3048?

458 Theft cases were reported in 3048 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3048?

Crime in 3048 has increased by 7.44% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3048 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3048 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3048?

The least safe suburb in 3048 is Coolaroo, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3048?

The safest suburb in 3048 is Meadow Heights, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3048 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3048 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Coolaroo and Meadow Heights.


Suburbs in Post Code 3048

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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