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Crime rate in 3579 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 63.88/100

(63.88% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    5,461

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1,925.15 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    507

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    92.84

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    61

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

  • Property Crimes
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    218

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.17

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    39.92

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    72.93%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    77.19%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 112 cases of Breaches of orders.

    112

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 101 cases of Theft.

    101

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 61 cases of Assault and related offences.

    61

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 56 cases of Property damage.

    56

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 51 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    51

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 25 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    25

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 16 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 16 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    16

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 12 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    12

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 10 cases of Arson.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 10 cases of Deception.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 9 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 9 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 9 cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 5 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 3 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3579 there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3579

    1 in 90

    In 2023 in 3579 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 90

  • 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

  • 3579

    1 in 25

    In 2023 in 3579 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3579 rank in crime?

3579 postcode is ranked 63.88/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3579 a safe postcode?

3579 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3579?

The top crime types in 3579 are Breaches of orders, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 3579?

112 Breaches of orders cases were reported in 3579 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 3579?

Crime in 3579 has increased by 58.93% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 3579 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3579 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 3579?

The least safe suburb in 3579 is Benjeroop, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3579?

The safest suburb in 3579 is Sandhill Lake, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3579 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3579 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Benjeroop, Beauchamp and Capels Crossing.


Suburbs in Post Code 3579

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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