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Crime rate in 3198 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 86.08/100

(86.08% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,215 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 12.40 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,623 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 94.28 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 171 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 910 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.93 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
52.86 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
68.02% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
86.16% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3198 crime trends

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post code 3198 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3198:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 531 reported cases of Theft.

    531

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 233 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    233

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 192 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    192

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 177 reported cases of Property damage.

    177

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 163 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    163

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 63 reported cases of Deception.

    63

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 44 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    44

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 38 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    38

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 37 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    37

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 32 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    32

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 30 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    30

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 20 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    20

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 12 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 10 reported cases of Arson.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3198 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3198

    1 in 101

    In 2023 in 3198 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 101

  • 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

  • 3198

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in 3198 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3198 rank in crime?

3198 postcode is ranked 86.08/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3198 a safe postcode?

3198 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3198?

The top crime types in 3198 are Theft, Breaches of orders, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 3198?

531 Theft cases were reported in 3198 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 3198?

Crime in 3198 has increased by 27% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 3198 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3198 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 3198?

The least safe suburb in 3198 is Seaford (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3198?

The safest suburb in 3198 is Seaford (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3198 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3198 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Seaford (Vic.).


Suburbs in Post Code 3198

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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