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Crime rate in 3940 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 56.4/100

(56.4% 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 299 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 57.00 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 45 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 150 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		8.58 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		28.59 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		61.87% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		63.11% 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 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 83 reported cases of Theft.

    83

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 45 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    45

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 39 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    39

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 33 reported cases of Property damage.

    33

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 32 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    32

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 9 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3940 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3940

    1 in 117

    In 2023 in 3940 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 117

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 3940

    1 in 35

    In 2023 in 3940 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Neighbouring Post Codes:

3939 (78.96) 3941 (68.1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3940 rank in crime?

3940 postcode is ranked 56.4/100 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, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in 3940?

83 Theft cases were reported in 3940 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 3940?

Crime in 3940 has decreased by 0.99% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 3940 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3940 in 2023.

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

Capel Sound (14)

The data is based on annual 2023 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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