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Crime rate in 3170 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 78.44/100

(78.44% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 19,889 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10.73 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,273 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 64.01 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 101 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 840 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		5.08 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		42.23 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		38.86% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		79.77% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3170 crime trends

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post code 3170 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3170:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 635 reported cases of Theft.

    635

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 138 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    138

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 102 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    102

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 96 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    96

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 88 reported cases of Deception.

    88

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 66 reported cases of Property damage.

    66

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 26 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    26

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 24 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    24

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 23 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    23

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 20 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    20

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3170 there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3170

    1 in 197

    In 2023 in 3170 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 197

  • 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

  • 3170

    1 in 24

    In 2023 in 3170 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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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Neighbouring Post Codes:

3150 (92.04) 3168 (85.52) 3171 (89.78) 3174 (92.2) 3175 (98.91) 3178 (79.73) 3179 (55.55)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3170 rank in crime?

3170 postcode is ranked 78.44/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3170 a safe postcode?

3170 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3170?

The top crime types in 3170 are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in 3170?

635 Theft cases were reported in 3170 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 3170?

Crime in 3170 has increased by 37.03% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 3170 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3170 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 3170?

The least safe suburb in 3170 is Mulgrave (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3170?

The safest suburb in 3170 is Mulgrave (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3170 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3170 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Mulgrave (Vic.).


Suburbs in Post Code 3170

Mulgrave (Vic.) (12)

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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