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Crime rate in 3840 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 95.17/100

(95.17% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,223 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 341.19 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,486 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 202.40 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 453 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,266 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		26.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		73.51 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		93.68% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		91.91% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3840 crime trends

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post code 3840 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3840:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 928 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    928

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 694 reported cases of Theft.

    694

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 435 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    435

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 275 reported cases of Property damage.

    275

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 261 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    261

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 163 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    163

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 140 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    140

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 113 reported cases of Deception.

    113

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 111 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    111

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 108 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    108

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 67 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    67

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 40 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    40

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 36 reported cases of Arson.

    36

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 31 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    31

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 24 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    24

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 20 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    20

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    19

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 18 reported cases of Robbery.

    18

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3840

    1 in 38

    In 2023 in 3840 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 38

  • 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

  • 3840

    1 in 14

    In 2023 in 3840 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 14

  • 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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Neighbouring Post Codes:

3824 (56.44) 3825 (91.23) 3842 (63.35) 3844 (92.56) 3854 (26.11) 3869 (31.01) 3870 (31.46) 3871 (42.44) 3971 (57.76)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3840 rank in crime?

3840 postcode is ranked 95.17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3840 a safe postcode?

3840 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3840?

The top crime types in 3840 are Breaches of orders, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 3840?

928 Breaches of orders cases were reported in 3840 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 3840?

Crime in 3840 has increased by 16.59% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 3840 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3840 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 3840?

The least safe suburb in 3840 is Morwell, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3840?

The safest suburb in 3840 is Jeeralang Junction, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3840 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3840 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Morwell, Maryvale (Vic.) and Hazelwood.


Suburbs in Post Code 3840

Driffield (10) Hazelwood (13) Hazelwood North (10) Hazelwood South (10) Jeeralang (10) Jeeralang Junction (10) Maryvale (Vic.) (35) Morwell (50)

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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