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Crime rate in 3940 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 59.81/100

(59.81% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,246 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.64 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 318 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 60.62 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 56 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 171 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.67 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.60 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
75.58% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
66.01% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3940 crime trends

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post code 3940 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3940:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 105 reported cases of Theft.

    105

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 56 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    56

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 40 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    40

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 29 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    29

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 24 reported cases of Property damage.

    24

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 11 reported cases of Deception.

    11

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 2 reported cases of Public security offences.

    2

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3940 there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3940

    1 in 94

    In 2024 in 3940 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 94

  • 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

  • 3940

    1 in 31

    In 2024 in 3940 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 3940 rank in crime?

3940 postcode is ranked 59.81/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3940 a safe postcode?

3940 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3940?

The top crime types in 3940 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 3940?

105 Theft cases were reported in 3940 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 3940?

Crime in 3940 has increased by 6.35% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 3940 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3940 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 3940?

The least safe suburb in 3940 is Capel Sound, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3940?

The safest suburb in 3940 is Capel Sound, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3940 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3940 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Capel Sound.


Suburbs in Post Code 3940

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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