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Crime rate in 3556 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 77.88/100

(77.88% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,097 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 253.37 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 864 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 61.29 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 123 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 421 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.73 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.86 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.94% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
61.67% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3556 crime trends

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post code 3556 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3556:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 228 reported cases of Theft.

    228

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 128 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    128

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 118 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    118

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 114 reported cases of Property damage.

    114

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 64 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    64

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 52 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    52

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 26 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    26

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 23 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    23

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 20 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 19 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    19

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 18 reported cases of Deception.

    18

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 18 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    18

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 15 reported cases of Arson.

    15

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 3556 there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3556

    1 in 115

    In 2024 in 3556 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 115

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 3556

    1 in 33

    In 2024 in 3556 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 3556 rank in crime?

3556 postcode is ranked 77.88/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3556 a safe postcode?

3556 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3556?

The top crime types in 3556 are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 3556?

228 Theft cases were reported in 3556 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 3556?

Crime in 3556 has increased by 2.13% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 3556 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3556 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 3556?

The least safe suburb in 3556 is Whipstick, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3556?

The safest suburb in 3556 is Sebastian, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3556 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3556 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Whipstick, Eaglehawk North and California Gully.


Suburbs in Post Code 3556

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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