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Crime rate in 3862 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 48.39/100

(48.39% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,541 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,056.95 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 136 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 38.41 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 23 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 68 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.50 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.20 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
56.72% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
40.95% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3862 crime trends

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post code 3862 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3862:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 39 reported cases of Theft.

    39

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 22 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    22

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 13 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 11 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 3862 there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3862

    1 in 154

    In 2024 in 3862 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 154

  • 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

  • 3862

    1 in 52

    In 2024 in 3862 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 52

  • 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 3862 rank in crime?

3862 postcode is ranked 48.39/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3862 a safe postcode?

3862 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3862?

The top crime types in 3862 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 3862?

39 Theft cases were reported in 3862 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 3862?

Crime in 3862 has increased by 18.26% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 3862 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3862 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 3862?

The least safe suburb in 3862 is Dargo, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3862?

The safest suburb in 3862 is Perry Bridge, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3862 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3862 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Dargo, Meerlieu and Hollands Landing.


Suburbs in Post Code 3862

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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