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Crime rate in 3496 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 59.77/100

(59.77% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,466 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,380.78 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 341 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 52.74 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 53 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 153 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.20 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.66 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
59.86% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
53.94% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3496 crime trends

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post code 3496 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3496:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 85 reported cases of Theft.

    85

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 53 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    53

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 50 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    50

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 43 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    43

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 20 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    20

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 19 reported cases of Property damage.

    19

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 8 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 3496 there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3496

    1 in 122

    In 2023 in 3496 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 122

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 3496

    1 in 42

    In 2023 in 3496 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3496 rank in crime?

3496 postcode is ranked 59.77/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3496 a safe postcode?

3496 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3496?

The top crime types in 3496 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in 3496?

85 Theft cases were reported in 3496 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 3496?

Crime in 3496 has decreased by 6.32% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 3496 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3496 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 3496?

The least safe suburb in 3496 is Merrinee, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3496?

The safest suburb in 3496 is Werrimull, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3496 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3496 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Merrinee, Meringur and Red Cliffs.


Suburbs in Post Code 3496

The data is based on annual 2023 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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