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Crime rate in 3181 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 94.89/100

(94.89% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 19,476 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.92 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,501 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 179.76 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 327 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,318 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.79 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
119.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
83.51% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
96.78% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3181 crime trends

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post code 3181 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3181:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 1,643 reported cases of Theft.

    1,643

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 356 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    356

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 305 reported cases of Property damage.

    305

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 302 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    302

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 185 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    185

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 183 reported cases of Deception.

    183

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 106 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    106

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 66 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    66

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 64 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    64

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 60 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    60

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 56 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    56

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 43 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    43

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 36 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    36

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 25 reported cases of Robbery.

    25

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 16 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    16

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 15 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    15

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 14 reported cases of Arson.

    14

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 3 reported cases of Public security offences.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3181 there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3181

    1 in 60

    In 2025 in 3181 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 60

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 3181

    1 in 8

    In 2025 in 3181 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 8

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 3181 rank in crime?

3181 postcode is ranked 94.89/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3181 a safe postcode?

3181 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3181?

The top crime types in 3181 are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 3181?

1,643 Theft cases were reported in 3181 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3181?

Crime in 3181 has increased by 7.1% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3181 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3181 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3181?

The least safe suburb in 3181 is Prahran, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3181?

The safest suburb in 3181 is Windsor (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3181 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3181 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Prahran and Windsor (Vic.).


Suburbs in Post Code 3181

The data is based on annual 2025 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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