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Crime rate in 3540 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 13.88/100

(13.88% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    264

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    521.50 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    11

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    41.67

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    2

    Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    6

    Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    7.58

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    22.73

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    56.28%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    51.33%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3540 crime trends

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post code 3540 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3540:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 3540 there were 3 reported cases of Theft.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 3540 there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 3540 there were 2 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3540 there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3540 there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3540

    1 in 132

    In 2023 in 3540 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 132

  • 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

  • 3540

    1 in 44

    In 2023 in 3540 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 44

  • 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 3540 rank in crime?

3540 postcode is ranked 13.88/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3540 a safe postcode?

3540 postcode is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3540?

The top crime types in 3540 are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in 3540?

3 Theft cases were reported in 3540 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 3540?

Crime in 3540 has decreased by 45% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 3540 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3540 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 3540?

The least safe suburb in 3540 is Quambatook, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3540?

The safest suburb in 3540 is Oakvale, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3540 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3540 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Quambatook, Cannie and Oakvale.


Suburbs in Post Code 3540

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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