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Crime rate in 3159 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 34.43/100

(34.43% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,592 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 14.03 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 42 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 16.20 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 23 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
8.87 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
34.15% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
12.31% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3159 crime trends

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post code 3159 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3159:


  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 3159 there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3159 there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 3159 there were 7 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    7

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 3159 there were 6 reported cases of Theft.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 3159 there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 3159 there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 3159 there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 3159 there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3159

    1 in 288

    In 2024 in 3159 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 288

  • 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

  • 3159

    1 in 113

    In 2024 in 3159 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 113

  • 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 3159 rank in crime?

3159 postcode is ranked 34.43/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3159 a safe postcode?

3159 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3159?

The top crime types in 3159 are Property damage, Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in 3159?

12 Property damage cases were reported in 3159 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 3159?

Crime in 3159 has decreased by 8.7% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 3159 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3159 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 3159?

The least safe suburb in 3159 is Selby, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3159?

The safest suburb in 3159 is Menzies Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3159 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3159 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Selby and Menzies Creek.


Suburbs in Post Code 3159

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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