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Crime rate in 3143 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 63.72/100

(63.72% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,368 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.14 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 612 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 65.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 30 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 473 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.20 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
50.49 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
20.84% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
84.55% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3143 crime trends

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post code 3143 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3143:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 305 reported cases of Theft.

    305

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 126 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    126

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 42 reported cases of Property damage.

    42

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 33 reported cases of Deception.

    33

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 31 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    31

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 29 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    29

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3143 there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3143

    1 in 312

    In 2025 in 3143 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 312

  • 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

  • 3143

    1 in 20

    In 2025 in 3143 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 3143 rank in crime?

3143 postcode is ranked 63.72/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3143 a safe postcode?

3143 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3143?

The top crime types in 3143 are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 3143?

305 Theft cases were reported in 3143 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3143?

Crime in 3143 has increased by 6.07% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3143 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3143 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3143?

The least safe suburb in 3143 is Armadale (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3143?

The safest suburb in 3143 is Armadale (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3143 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3143 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Armadale (Vic.).


Suburbs in Post Code 3143

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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