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Crime rate in 3938 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 44.77/100

(44.77% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,311 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.29 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 171 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 51.65 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 17 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 99 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.13 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.90 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
35.72% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
64.08% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3938 crime trends

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post code 3938 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3938:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 46 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    46

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 41 reported cases of Theft.

    41

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 21 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    21

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 16 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 3938 there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3938

    1 in 195

    In 2025 in 3938 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 195

  • 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

  • 3938

    1 in 33

    In 2025 in 3938 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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 3938 rank in crime?

3938 postcode is ranked 44.77/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3938 a safe postcode?

3938 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3938?

The top crime types in 3938 are Burglary/Break and enter, Theft, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in 3938?

46 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in 3938 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 3938?

Crime in 3938 has decreased by 0.58% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 3938 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3938 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 3938?

The least safe suburb in 3938 is McCrae, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3938?

The safest suburb in 3938 is McCrae, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3938 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3938 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are McCrae.


Suburbs in Post Code 3938

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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