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Crime rate in 6170 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 84.63/100

(84.63% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,329 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 25.12 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,112 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 64.17 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 196 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 677 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.31 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.07 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.59% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
74.14% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6170 crime trends

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post code 6170 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6170:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 6170 there were 403 reported cases of Theft.

    403

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6170 there were 185 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    185

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 6170 there were 141 reported cases of Property damage.

    141

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 6170 there were 106 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    106

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 6170 there were 97 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    97

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 6170 there were 48 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    48

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 6170 there were 38 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    38

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6170 there were 32 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    32

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 6170 there were 25 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    25

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 6170 there were 15 reported cases of Deception.

    15

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 6170 there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 6170 there were 10 reported cases of Robbery.

    10

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6170 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6170

    1 in 88

    In 2024 in 6170 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 88

  • WA

    1 in 223

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 223

  • 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

  • 6170

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in 6170 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • WA

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 6170 rank in crime?

6170 postcode is ranked 84.63/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6170 a safe postcode?

6170 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6170?

The top crime types in 6170 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 6170?

403 Theft cases were reported in 6170 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 6170?

Crime in 6170 has decreased by 23.52% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 6170 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 6170 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 6170?

The least safe suburb in 6170 is Wellard, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6170?

The safest suburb in 6170 is Leda, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6170 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6170 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Wellard and Leda.


Suburbs in Post Code 6170

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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