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Crime rate in 3844 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 92.56/100

(92.56% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    31,139

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    535.24 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    2,674

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    85.87

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    320

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

  • Property Crimes
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    1,207

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.28

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    38.76

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    69.31%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    76.27%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3844 crime trends

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post code 3844 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3844:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 720 reported cases of Theft.

    720

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 440 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    440

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 306 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    306

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 237 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    237

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 231 reported cases of Property damage.

    231

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 131 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    131

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 107 reported cases of Deception.

    107

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 86 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    86

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 80 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    80

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 78 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    78

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 67 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    67

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 58 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    58

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 37 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    37

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 27 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    27

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 19 reported cases of Arson.

    19

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 19 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    19

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 14 reported cases of Robbery.

    14

  • Public security offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3844 there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3844

    1 in 97

    In 2023 in 3844 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 97

  • 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

  • 3844

    1 in 26

    In 2023 in 3844 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3844 rank in crime?

3844 postcode is ranked 92.56/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3844 a safe postcode?

3844 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3844?

The top crime types in 3844 are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 3844?

720 Theft cases were reported in 3844 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 3844?

Crime in 3844 has increased by 4.41% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 3844 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3844 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 3844?

The least safe suburb in 3844 is Loy Yang, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3844?

The safest suburb in 3844 is Traralgon South, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3844 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3844 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Loy Yang, Flynns Creek and Traralgon.


Suburbs in Post Code 3844

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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