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Crime rate in 6172 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 81.21/100

(81.21% 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 937 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 69.53 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 253 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 317 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.77 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.52 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
86.24% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
51.65% 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:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 207 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    207

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 168 reported cases of Theft.

    168

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 123 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    123

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 102 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    102

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 93 reported cases of Property damage.

    93

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 73 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    73

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 44 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    44

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 44 reported cases of Deception.

    44

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 33 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    33

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 25 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    25

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 10 reported cases of Robbery.

    10

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 8 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6172 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6172

    1 in 53

    In 2025 in 6172 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 53

  • 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

  • 6172

    1 in 43

    In 2025 in 6172 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43

  • 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 6172 rank in crime?

6172 postcode is ranked 81.21/100 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 Assault and related offences, Theft, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in 6172?

207 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 6172 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 6172?

Crime in 6172 has increased by 339.91% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 6172 in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 6172 in 2025.

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 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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