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Crime rate in 3498 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 50.08/100

(50.08% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,977 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 64.52 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 233 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 38.98 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 20 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 128 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.35 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.42 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
21.96% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
47.18% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3498 crime trends

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post code 3498 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3498:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 83 reported cases of Theft.

    83

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 37 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    37

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 28 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    28

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 20 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    20

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 16 reported cases of Property damage.

    16

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 11 reported cases of Deception.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 9 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3498 there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3498

    1 in 299

    In 2025 in 3498 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 299

  • 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

  • 3498

    1 in 47

    In 2025 in 3498 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 47

  • 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 3498 rank in crime?

3498 postcode is ranked 50.08/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3498 a safe postcode?

3498 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3498?

The top crime types in 3498 are Theft, Breaches of orders, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 3498?

83 Theft cases were reported in 3498 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3498?

Crime in 3498 has decreased by 17.96% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3498 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3498 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3498?

The least safe suburb in 3498 is Irymple (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3498?

The safest suburb in 3498 is Irymple (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3498 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3498 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Irymple (Vic.).


Suburbs in Post Code 3498

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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