| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
17,223 | Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
341.19 km2 | Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
3,690 | Total number of crimes in the Postcode |
Crimes per 1000 people |
214.25 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
445 | Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
1,693 | Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
25.84 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
98.30 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
postcodes with less Violent Crimes |
92.04% | Number of postcodes with less violent crimes |
|
postcodes with less Property Crimes |
95.01% | Number of postcodes with less property crimes |
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 1,003 reported cases of Theft.
1,003
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 787 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
787
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 426 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
426
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 366 reported cases of Property damage.
366
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 289 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
289
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 170 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
170
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 108 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
108
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 105 reported cases of Deception.
105
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 95 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
95
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 81 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
81
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 57 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
57
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 44 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
44
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 35 reported cases of Arson.
35
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 35 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
35
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 28 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
28
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 23 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
23
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 19 reported cases of Robbery.
19
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 17 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
17
In 2025 in postcode 3840 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
2
1 in 39
In 2025 in 3840 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 39
1 in 130
In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 10
In 2025 in 3840 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10
1 in 23
In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
3840 postcode is ranked 94.85/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
3840 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in 3840 are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.
1,003 Theft cases were reported in 3840 in 2025.
Crime in 3840 has decreased by 0.19% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3840 in 2025.
The least safe suburb in 3840 is Morwell, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in 3840 is Hazelwood, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in 3840 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Morwell, Maryvale (Vic.) and Driffield.
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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