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Crime rate in 3870 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 26.87/100

(26.87% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,326 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 273.53 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 39 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 29.41 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 5 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 22 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.77 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.59 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
25.46% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
34.51% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3870 crime trends

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post code 3870 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3870:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3870 there were 11 reported cases of Theft.

    11

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3870 there were 8 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3870 there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3870 there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3870 there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3870 there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3870 there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3870

    1 in 265

    In 2025 in 3870 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 265

  • 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

  • 3870

    1 in 60

    In 2025 in 3870 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 60

  • 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 3870 rank in crime?

3870 postcode is ranked 26.87/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3870 a safe postcode?

3870 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3870?

The top crime types in 3870 are Theft, Breaches of orders, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 3870?

11 Theft cases were reported in 3870 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3870?

Crime in 3870 has increased by 30% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3870 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3870 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3870?

The least safe suburb in 3870 is Grand Ridge, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3870?

The safest suburb in 3870 is Boolarra South, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3870 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3870 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Grand Ridge, Budgeree and Boolarra.


Suburbs in Post Code 3870

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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