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Crime rate in 6208 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 79.65/100

(79.65% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    12,939

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    485.61 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    811

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    62.68

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    189

    Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    396

    Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    14.61

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    30.61

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    81.13%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    66.05%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6208 crime trends

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post code 6208 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6208:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 6208 there were 204 reported cases of Theft.

    204

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 6208 there were 159 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    159

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 6208 there were 120 reported cases of Property damage.

    120

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 6208 there were 91 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    91

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 6208 there were 52 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    52

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 6208 there were 46 reported cases of Deception.

    46

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 6208 there were 43 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    43

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 6208 there were 37 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    37

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 6208 there were 24 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    24

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 6208 there were 22 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    22

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 6208 there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 6208 there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 6208 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6208

    1 in 68

    In 2023 in 6208 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 68

  • 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

  • 6208

    1 in 33

    In 2023 in 6208 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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 6208 rank in crime?

6208 postcode is ranked 79.65/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6208 a safe postcode?

6208 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6208?

The top crime types in 6208 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 6208?

204 Theft cases were reported in 6208 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 6208?

Crime in 6208 has decreased by 16.39% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 6208 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 6208 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 6208?

The least safe suburb in 6208 is Fairbridge, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6208?

The safest suburb in 6208 is Nirimba (WA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6208 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6208 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Fairbridge, Meelon and Blythewood.


Suburbs in Post Code 6208

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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