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Crime rate in 3198 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 88.58/100

(88.58% 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 1,926 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 111.88 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 172 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,218 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.99 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
70.75 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
73.41% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
90.75% 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 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 806 reported cases of Theft.

    806

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 217 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    217

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 212 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    212

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 181 reported cases of Property damage.

    181

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 156 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    156

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 65 reported cases of Deception.

    65

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 61 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    61

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 44 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    44

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 42 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    42

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 29 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    29

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 25 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    25

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 17 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    17

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 16 reported cases of Robbery.

    16

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 15 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    15

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 14 reported cases of Arson.

    14

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3198 there were 2 reported cases of Public security offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3198

    1 in 100

    In 2024 in 3198 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 100

  • 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

  • 3198

    1 in 14

    In 2024 in 3198 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 14

  • 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 3198 rank in crime?

3198 postcode is ranked 88.58/100 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, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in 3198?

806 Theft cases were reported in 3198 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 3198?

Crime in 3198 has increased by 18.67% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 3198 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3198 in 2024.

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 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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