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Crime rate in 3162 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 66.45/100

(66.45% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    18,076

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    4.74 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    637

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    35.24

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    51

    Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    409

    Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    2.82

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    22.63

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    20.47%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    51.09%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3162 crime trends

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post code 3162 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3162:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 250 reported cases of Theft.

    250

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 98 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    98

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 64 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    64

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 60 reported cases of Property damage.

    60

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 51 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    51

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 31 reported cases of Deception.

    31

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 22 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    22

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 10 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3162 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3162

    1 in 354

    In 2023 in 3162 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 354

  • 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

  • 3162

    1 in 44

    In 2023 in 3162 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 44

  • 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 3162 rank in crime?

3162 postcode is ranked 66.45/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3162 a safe postcode?

3162 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3162?

The top crime types in 3162 are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in 3162?

250 Theft cases were reported in 3162 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 3162?

Crime in 3162 has increased by 9.45% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 3162 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3162 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 3162?

The least safe suburb in 3162 is Caulfield, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3162?

The safest suburb in 3162 is Caulfield South, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3162 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3162 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Caulfield and Caulfield South.


Suburbs in Post Code 3162

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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