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Crime rate in 6172 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 82.18/100

(82.18% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 13,477 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 21.21 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 915 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 67.89 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 244 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 378 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.10 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.05 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.65% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
62.35% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6172 crime trends

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post code 6172 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6172:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 6172 there were 190 reported cases of Theft.

    190

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 6172 there were 162 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    162

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 6172 there were 100 reported cases of Deception.

    100

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 6172 there were 99 reported cases of Property damage.

    99

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 6172 there were 84 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    84

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 6172 there were 77 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    77

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 6172 there were 72 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    72

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 6172 there were 60 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    60

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 6172 there were 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    32

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 6172 there were 25 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    25

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 6172 there were 5 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 6172 there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 6172 there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6172

    1 in 55

    In 2023 in 6172 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 55

  • WA

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48

  • 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

  • 6172

    1 in 36

    In 2023 in 6172 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36

  • WA

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • 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 6172 rank in crime?

6172 postcode is ranked 82.18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6172 a safe postcode?

6172 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6172?

The top crime types in 6172 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in 6172?

190 Theft cases were reported in 6172 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 6172?

Crime in 6172 has increased by 21.35% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 6172 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 6172 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 6172?

The least safe suburb in 6172 is Port Kennedy, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6172?

The safest suburb in 6172 is Port Kennedy, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6172 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6172 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Port Kennedy.


Suburbs in Post Code 6172

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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