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Crime rate in 3078 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 72.08/100

(72.08% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,237 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.36 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 931 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 76.08 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 36 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 750 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.94 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
61.29 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
19.07% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
88.98% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3078 crime trends

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post code 3078 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3078:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 561 reported cases of Theft.

    561

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 112 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    112

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 73 reported cases of Property damage.

    73

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 50 reported cases of Deception.

    50

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 34 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    34

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 33 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    33

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 16 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3078 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3078

    1 in 340

    In 2025 in 3078 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 340

  • 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

  • 3078

    1 in 16

    In 2025 in 3078 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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 3078 rank in crime?

3078 postcode is ranked 72.08/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3078 a safe postcode?

3078 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3078?

The top crime types in 3078 are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 3078?

561 Theft cases were reported in 3078 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3078?

Crime in 3078 has increased by 2.99% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3078 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3078 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3078?

The least safe suburb in 3078 is Fairfield (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3078?

The safest suburb in 3078 is Alphington, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3078 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3078 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Fairfield (Vic.) and Alphington.


Suburbs in Post Code 3078

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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