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Crime rate in 3231 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 18.02/100

(18.02% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,574 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 58.67 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 23 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 14.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.27 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
3.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
10.26% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
3.9% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3231 crime trends

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post code 3231 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3231:


  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3231 there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3231 there were 3 reported cases of Theft.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3231 there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3231 there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3231 there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3231 there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3231 there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3231 there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 3231 there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3231 there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3231 there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3231

    1 in 787

    In 2025 in 3231 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 787

  • 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

  • 3231

    1 in 315

    In 2025 in 3231 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 315

  • 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 3231 rank in crime?

3231 postcode is ranked 18.02/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3231 a safe postcode?

3231 postcode is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in 3231?

The top crime types in 3231 are Deception, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in 3231?

5 Deception cases were reported in 3231 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3231?

Crime in 3231 has decreased by 25.81% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3231 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3231 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3231?

The least safe suburb in 3231 is Big Hill (Surf Coast - Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3231?

The safest suburb in 3231 is Fairhaven, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3231 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3231 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Big Hill (Surf Coast - Vic.), Moggs Creek and Eastern View.


Suburbs in Post Code 3231

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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