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Crime rate in 3850 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 92.36/100

(92.36% 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 2,094 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 135.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 314 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 916 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.29 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
59.20 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
92.8% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
87.25% 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 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 531 reported cases of Theft.

    531

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 392 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    392

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 312 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    312

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 230 reported cases of Property damage.

    230

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 124 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    124

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 82 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    82

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 68 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    68

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 67 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    67

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 65 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    65

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 60 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    60

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 48 reported cases of Deception.

    48

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 31 reported cases of Arson.

    31

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 26 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    26

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 22 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    22

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 21 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    21

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3850 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3850

    1 in 49

    In 2024 in 3850 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 49

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 3850

    1 in 17

    In 2024 in 3850 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 92.36/100 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?

531 Theft cases were reported in 3850 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 3850?

Crime in 3850 has increased by 30.39% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 3850 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3850 in 2024.

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 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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