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Crime rate in 3850 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 91.07/100

(91.07% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 15,473 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 48.61 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,363 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 152.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 319 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,038 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
67.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.21% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
90.47% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3850 crime trends

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post code 3850 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3850:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 583 reported cases of Theft.

    583

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 479 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    479

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 314 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    314

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 227 reported cases of Property damage.

    227

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 200 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    200

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 85 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    85

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 76 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    76

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 71 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    71

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 65 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    65

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 60 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    60

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 58 reported cases of Deception.

    58

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 35 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    35

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 29 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    29

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 28 reported cases of Arson.

    28

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 23 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    23

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3850 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3850

    1 in 49

    In 2025 in 3850 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 49

  • 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

  • 3850

    1 in 15

    In 2025 in 3850 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3850 rank in crime?

3850 postcode is ranked 91.07/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3850 a safe postcode?

3850 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3850?

The top crime types in 3850 are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 3850?

583 Theft cases were reported in 3850 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3850?

Crime in 3850 has increased by 12.85% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3850 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3850 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3850?

The least safe suburb in 3850 is Sale, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3850?

The safest suburb in 3850 is Wurruk, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3850 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3850 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Sale and Wurruk.


Suburbs in Post Code 3850

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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