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Crime rate in 3162 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 68.42/100

(68.42% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,076 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.74 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 668 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 36.96 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 44 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 439 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.29 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
25.3% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
52.13% 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 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 282 reported cases of Theft.

    282

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 102 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    102

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 58 reported cases of Deception.

    58

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 51 reported cases of Property damage.

    51

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 42 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    42

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 39 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 21 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    21

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 17 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    17

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 17 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 3162 there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3162

    1 in 411

    In 2024 in 3162 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 411

  • 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

  • 3162

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in 3162 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • 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 3162 rank in crime?

3162 postcode is ranked 68.42/100 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, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in 3162?

282 Theft cases were reported in 3162 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 3162?

Crime in 3162 has increased by 4.87% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 3162 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3162 in 2024.

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 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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