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Crime rate in 3978 Post Code, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 94.61/100

(94.61% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 43,200 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 96.51 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,522 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 58.38 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 344 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,606 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.96 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
37.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
64% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
72.08% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 3978 crime trends

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post code 3978 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 3978:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 1,065 reported cases of Theft.

    1,065

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 376 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    376

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 334 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    334

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 199 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    199

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 154 reported cases of Property damage.

    154

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 98 reported cases of Deception.

    98

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 84 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    84

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 76 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    76

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 21 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    21

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 19 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    19

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 10 reported cases of Robbery.

    10

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 8 reported cases of Public security offences.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 3978 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 3978

    1 in 126

    In 2024 in 3978 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 126

  • 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

  • 3978

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in 3978 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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 3978 rank in crime?

3978 postcode is ranked 94.61/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 3978 a safe postcode?

3978 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 3978?

The top crime types in 3978 are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 3978?

1,065 Theft cases were reported in 3978 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 3978?

Crime in 3978 has increased by 40.74% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 3978 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 3978 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 3978?

The least safe suburb in 3978 is Cardinia, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 3978?

The safest suburb in 3978 is Clyde North, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 3978 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 3978 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Cardinia, Clyde (Vic.) and Clyde North.


Suburbs in Post Code 3978

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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