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Crime rate in 3280 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 91.43/100

(91.43% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 33,302 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 77.51 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,581 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 77.50 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 322 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 990 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.67 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
64.28% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
63.88% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3280 crime trends

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post code 3280 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3280:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 637 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    637

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 593 reported cases of Theft.

    593

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 315 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    315

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 232 reported cases of Property damage.

    232

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 143 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    143

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 117 reported cases of Deception.

    117

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 116 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    116

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 88 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    88

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 81 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    81

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 80 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    80

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 52 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    52

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 31 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    31

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 24 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    24

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 22 reported cases of Arson.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 17 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    17

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3280 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3280

    1 in 103

    In 2025 in 3280 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 103

  • 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

  • 3280

    1 in 34

    In 2025 in 3280 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 3280 rank in crime?

3280 postcode is ranked 91.43/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3280 a safe postcode?

3280 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3280?

The top crime types in 3280 are Breaches of orders, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 3280?

637 Breaches of orders cases were reported in 3280 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3280?

Crime in 3280 has decreased by 4.44% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3280 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3280 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3280?

The least safe suburb in 3280 is Warrnambool, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3280?

The safest suburb in 3280 is Dennington, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3280 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3280 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Warrnambool and Dennington.


Suburbs in Post Code 3280

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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