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Crime rate in 3197 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 70.51/100

(70.51% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,032 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.82 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 641 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 53.27 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 82 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 392 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.82 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.58 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
58.73% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
65.97% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3197 crime trends

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post code 3197 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3197:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 262 reported cases of Theft.

    262

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 77 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    77

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 75 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    75

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 54 reported cases of Property damage.

    54

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 33 reported cases of Deception.

    33

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 26 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    26

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 19 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    19

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 18 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    18

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 17 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    17

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 15 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    15

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 12 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    12

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 7 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3197 there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3197

    1 in 147

    In 2024 in 3197 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 147

  • 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

  • 3197

    1 in 31

    In 2024 in 3197 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 3197 rank in crime?

3197 postcode is ranked 70.51/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3197 a safe postcode?

3197 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3197?

The top crime types in 3197 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 3197?

262 Theft cases were reported in 3197 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 3197?

Crime in 3197 has decreased by 5.04% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 3197 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3197 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 3197?

The least safe suburb in 3197 is Carrum, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3197?

The safest suburb in 3197 is Patterson Lakes, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3197 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3197 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Carrum and Patterson Lakes.


Suburbs in Post Code 3197

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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