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Crime rate in 3478 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 53.42/100

(53.42% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,574 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 488.86 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 258 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 100.23 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 33 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 121 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.82 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
47.01 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.82% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
82.66% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3478 crime trends

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post code 3478 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3478:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 48 reported cases of Theft.

    48

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 39 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    39

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 37 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    37

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 32 reported cases of Property damage.

    32

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 30 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    30

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 3478 there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3478

    1 in 78

    In 2025 in 3478 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 78

  • 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

  • 3478

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in 3478 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 3478 rank in crime?

3478 postcode is ranked 53.42/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3478 a safe postcode?

3478 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3478?

The top crime types in 3478 are Theft, Breaches of orders, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 3478?

48 Theft cases were reported in 3478 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3478?

Crime in 3478 has increased by 89.71% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3478 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3478 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3478?

The least safe suburb in 3478 is Tanwood, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3478?

The safest suburb in 3478 is Yawong Hills, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3478 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3478 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Tanwood, St Arnaud and Percydale.


Suburbs in Post Code 3478

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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