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Crime rate in 3172 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 74.38/100

(74.38% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 23,261 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 12.75 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 824 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 35.42 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 117 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 467 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		5.03 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		20.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		38.5% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		45.01% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3172 crime trends

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post code 3172 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3172:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 320 reported cases of Theft.

    320

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 104 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    104

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 74 reported cases of Property damage.

    74

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 69 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    69

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 69 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    69

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 46 reported cases of Deception.

    46

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 22 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    22

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 21 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    21

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 20 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 19 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    19

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 13 reported cases of Robbery.

    13

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 3172 there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3172

    1 in 199

    In 2023 in 3172 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 199

  • 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

  • 3172

    1 in 50

    In 2023 in 3172 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 50

  • 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:

3169 (75.5) 3171 (89.78) 3173 (81.78) 3174 (92.2) 3175 (98.91) 3194 (73.13) 3195 (86.24) 3202 (46.38)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3172 rank in crime?

3172 postcode is ranked 74.38/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3172 a safe postcode?

3172 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3172?

The top crime types in 3172 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 3172?

320 Theft cases were reported in 3172 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 3172?

Crime in 3172 has increased by 1.98% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 3172 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3172 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 3172?

The least safe suburb in 3172 is Springvale South, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3172?

The safest suburb in 3172 is Dingley Village, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3172 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3172 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Springvale South and Dingley Village.


Suburbs in Post Code 3172

Dingley Village (10) Springvale South (10)

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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