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Crime rate in 3579 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 58.45/100

(58.45% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,461 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,925.15 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 343 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 62.81 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 48 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 125 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		8.79 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		22.89 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		59.53% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes 		50.08% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3579 crime trends

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post code 3579 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3579:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 67 reported cases of Theft.

    67

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 63 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    63

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 48 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    48

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 40 reported cases of Property damage.

    40

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 19 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    19

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 19 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    19

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 11 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3579 there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3579

    1 in 114

    In 2025 in 3579 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 114

  • 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

  • 3579

    1 in 44

    In 2025 in 3579 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 44

  • 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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Neighbouring Post Codes:

2732 (45.41) 2734 (29.89) 3537 (17.1) 3540 (17.5) 3542 (7.88) 3568 (40.95) 3575 (26.15) 3580 (32.66) 3581 (11.83) 3583 (5.95) 3584 (23.21) 3585 (78.64) 3586 (20.72)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3579 rank in crime?

3579 postcode is ranked 58.45/100 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 Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 3579?

67 Theft cases were reported in 3579 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3579?

Crime in 3579 has decreased by 6.03% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3579 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3579 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3579?

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

What is the safest suburb in 3579?

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

Where are 3579 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3579 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Macorna, Murrabit and Bael Bael.


Suburbs in Post Code 3579

Appin (Vic.) (10) Appin South (10) Bael Bael (24) Beauchamp (10) Benjeroop (10) Capels Crossing (10) Dingwall (10) Fairley (10) Gonn Crossing (16) Kerang (17) Kerang East (10) Koroop (15) Lake Meran (10) Macorna (29) Meering West (10) Milnes Bridge (10) Murrabit (26) Murrabit West (21) Myall (Gannawarra - Vic.) (10) Mystic Park (10) Normanville (Vic.) (12) Pine View (10) Reedy Lake (10) Sandhill Lake (18) Teal Point (10) Tragowel (10) Wandella (Vic.) (10) Westby (10)

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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