17,223
Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
341.19 km2
Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
3,486
Total number of crimes in the Postcode
202.40
Total number of crimes per 1000 people
453
Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
1,266
Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
26.30
Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
73.51
Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
93.68%
Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
91.91%
Number of postcodes with less property crimes
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 928 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
928
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 694 reported cases of Theft.
694
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 435 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
435
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 275 reported cases of Property damage.
275
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 261 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
261
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 163 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
163
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 140 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
140
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 113 reported cases of Deception.
113
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 111 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
111
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 108 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
108
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 67 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
67
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 40 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
40
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 36 reported cases of Arson.
36
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 31 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
31
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 24 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
24
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 20 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
20
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
19
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 18 reported cases of Robbery.
18
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
2
In 2023 in postcode 3840 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
1
1 in 38
In 2023 in 3840 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 38
1 in 146
In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146
1 in 95
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95
1 in 14
In 2023 in 3840 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 14
1 in 31
In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31
1 in 28
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28
3840 postcode is ranked 95.17/100 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 Breaches of orders, Theft, Assault and related offences.
928 Breaches of orders cases were reported in 3840 in 2023.
Crime in 3840 has increased by 16.59% from 2022 to 2023.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3840 in 2023.
The least safe suburb in 3840 is Morwell, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in 3840 is Jeeralang Junction, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in 3840 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Morwell, Maryvale (Vic.) and Hazelwood.
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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