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Crime rate in 3971 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 57.76/100

(57.76% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    4,173

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    783.90 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    341

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    81.72

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    48

    Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    131

    Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    11.50

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    31.39

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    73.89%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    66.98%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3971 crime trends

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post code 3971 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3971:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 78 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    78

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 65 reported cases of Theft.

    65

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 47 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    47

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 34 reported cases of Property damage.

    34

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 27 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    27

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 20 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    20

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 3971 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3971

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in 3971 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • 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

  • 3971

    1 in 32

    In 2023 in 3971 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3971 rank in crime?

3971 postcode is ranked 57.76/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3971 a safe postcode?

3971 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3971?

The top crime types in 3971 are Breaches of orders, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 3971?

78 Breaches of orders cases were reported in 3971 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 3971?

Crime in 3971 has increased by 14.43% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 3971 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3971 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 3971?

The least safe suburb in 3971 is Balook, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3971?

The safest suburb in 3971 is Alberton (Vic.), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3971 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3971 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Balook, Yarram and Macks Creek.


Suburbs in Post Code 3971

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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