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Crime rate in 3072 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 94.33/100

(94.33% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 33,790 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.41 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,631 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 107.46 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 315 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,225 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.32 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
65.85 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
65.33% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
90.23% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3072 crime trends

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post code 3072 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3072:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 1,677 reported cases of Theft.

    1,677

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 367 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    367

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 303 reported cases of Deception.

    303

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 292 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    292

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 280 reported cases of Property damage.

    280

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 256 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    256

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 86 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    86

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 77 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    77

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 62 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    62

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 45 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    45

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 32 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    32

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 31 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    31

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 30 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    30

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 24 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    24

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 23 reported cases of Robbery.

    23

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 17 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    17

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 14 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    14

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3072 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3072

    1 in 107

    In 2023 in 3072 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 107

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 3072

    1 in 15

    In 2023 in 3072 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3072 rank in crime?

3072 postcode is ranked 94.33/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3072 a safe postcode?

3072 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3072?

The top crime types in 3072 are Theft, Breaches of orders, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in 3072?

1,677 Theft cases were reported in 3072 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 3072?

Crime in 3072 has increased by 12.35% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 3072 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3072 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 3072?

The least safe suburb in 3072 is Preston (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3072?

The safest suburb in 3072 is Preston (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3072 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3072 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Preston (Vic.).


Suburbs in Post Code 3072

The data is based on annual 2023 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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