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Crime rate in 3953 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 66.41/100

(66.41% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,107 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 481.33 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 535 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 65.99 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 44 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 322 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.72 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
49.68% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
74.7% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3953 crime trends

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post code 3953 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3953:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 175 reported cases of Theft.

    175

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 78 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    78

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 62 reported cases of Property damage.

    62

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 60 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    60

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 42 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    42

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 25 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    25

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 19 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    19

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 15 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    15

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 3953 there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3953

    1 in 184

    In 2024 in 3953 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 184

  • 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

  • 3953

    1 in 25

    In 2024 in 3953 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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 3953 rank in crime?

3953 postcode is ranked 66.41/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3953 a safe postcode?

3953 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3953?

The top crime types in 3953 are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 3953?

175 Theft cases were reported in 3953 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 3953?

Crime in 3953 has increased by 21.32% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 3953 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3953 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 3953?

The least safe suburb in 3953 is Leongatha, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3953?

The safest suburb in 3953 is Wooreen, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3953 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3953 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Leongatha, Wild Dog Valley (Vic.) and Koorooman.


Suburbs in Post Code 3953

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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