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Crime rate in 6170 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 89.3/100

(89.3% 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 1,592 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 91.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 352 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 639 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.31 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
36.87 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.69% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
74.09% 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 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 339 reported cases of Theft.

    339

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 303 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    303

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 187 reported cases of Property damage.

    187

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 177 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    177

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 151 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    151

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 141 reported cases of Deception.

    141

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 90 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    90

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 78 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    78

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 42 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    42

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 36 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    36

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 32 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    32

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 11 reported cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6170 there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6170

    1 in 49

    In 2025 in 6170 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 49

  • WA

    1 in 41

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 6170

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in 6170 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • WA

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 89.3/100 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?

339 Theft cases were reported in 6170 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 6170?

Crime in 6170 has increased by 43.17% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 6170 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 6170 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 6170?

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

What is the safest suburb in 6170?

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

Where are 6170 crime hotspots?

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


Suburbs in Post Code 6170

The data is based on annual 2025 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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