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Crime rate in 3909 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 83.83/100

(83.83% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,705 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 327.21 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,251 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 143.71 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 240 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 374 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
27.57 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
42.96 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
92.92% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
79.53% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3909 crime trends

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post code 3909 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3909:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 298 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    298

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 237 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    237

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 193 reported cases of Theft.

    193

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 136 reported cases of Property damage.

    136

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 60 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    60

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 48 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    48

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 43 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    43

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 42 reported cases of Deception.

    42

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 39 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    39

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 38 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    38

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 31 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    31

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 25 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    25

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 21 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    21

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3909 there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3909

    1 in 36

    In 2025 in 3909 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 36

  • 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

  • 3909

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in 3909 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 3909 rank in crime?

3909 postcode is ranked 83.83/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3909 a safe postcode?

3909 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3909?

The top crime types in 3909 are Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in 3909?

298 Breaches of orders cases were reported in 3909 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3909?

Crime in 3909 has increased by 51.09% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3909 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3909 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3909?

The least safe suburb in 3909 is Toorloo Arm, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3909?

The safest suburb in 3909 is Nungurner, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3909 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3909 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Toorloo Arm, Nyerimilang and Lakes Entrance.


Suburbs in Post Code 3909

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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