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Crime rate in 3179 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 56.96/100

(56.96% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,066 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.69 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 438 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 72.21 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 28 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 285 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
46.98 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
33.51% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
81.74% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3179 crime trends

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post code 3179 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3179:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 212 reported cases of Theft.

    212

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 42 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    42

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 37 reported cases of Property damage.

    37

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 35 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    35

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 26 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    26

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 22 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 17 reported cases of Deception.

    17

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 11 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 8 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3179 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3179

    1 in 217

    In 2024 in 3179 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 217

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 3179

    1 in 21

    In 2024 in 3179 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3179 rank in crime?

3179 postcode is ranked 56.96/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3179 a safe postcode?

3179 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3179?

The top crime types in 3179 are Theft, Drug use and possession, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 3179?

212 Theft cases were reported in 3179 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 3179?

Crime in 3179 has increased by 21.67% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 3179 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3179 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 3179?

The least safe suburb in 3179 is Scoresby, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3179?

The safest suburb in 3179 is Scoresby, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3179 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3179 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Scoresby.


Suburbs in Post Code 3179

The data is based on annual 2024 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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