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Crime rate in 3220 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 94.25/100

(94.25% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,270 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.54 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,690 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 213.67 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 1,828 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.93 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
105.85 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
86.6% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
95.7% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3220 crime trends

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post code 3220 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3220:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 1,317 reported cases of Theft.

    1,317

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 741 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    741

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 307 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    307

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 303 reported cases of Property damage.

    303

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 175 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    175

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 154 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    154

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 126 reported cases of Deception.

    126

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 119 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    119

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 105 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    105

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 99 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    99

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 51 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    51

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 48 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    48

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 33 reported cases of Arson.

    33

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 25 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    25

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 22 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    22

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 22 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    22

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 20 reported cases of Robbery.

    20

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 12 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    12

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3220 there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3220

    1 in 53

    In 2025 in 3220 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 53

  • 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

  • 3220

    1 in 9

    In 2025 in 3220 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 3220 rank in crime?

3220 postcode is ranked 94.25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3220 a safe postcode?

3220 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3220?

The top crime types in 3220 are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 3220?

1,317 Theft cases were reported in 3220 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3220?

Crime in 3220 has increased by 5.25% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3220 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3220 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3220?

The least safe suburb in 3220 is Geelong, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3220?

The safest suburb in 3220 is Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3220 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3220 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Geelong, South Geelong and Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.).


Suburbs in Post Code 3220

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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