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Crime rate in 6237 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 37.13/100

(37.13% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,657 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 289.59 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 76 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 28.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 10 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 28 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.76 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
10.54 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
36.77% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
16.61% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6237 crime trends

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post code 6237 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6237:


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 6237 there were 17 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    17

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 6237 there were 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    12

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 6237 there were 12 reported cases of Theft.

    12

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 6237 there were 11 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    11

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6237 there were 10 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6237 there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 6237 there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 6237 there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 6237 there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6237

    1 in 266

    In 2024 in 6237 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 266

  • 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

  • 6237

    1 in 95

    In 2024 in 6237 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 95

  • 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 6237 rank in crime?

6237 postcode is ranked 37.13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6237 a safe postcode?

6237 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6237?

The top crime types in 6237 are Drug dealing and trafficking, Burglary/Break and enter, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in 6237?

17 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in 6237 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 6237?

Crime in 6237 has decreased by 33.91% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 6237 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 6237 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 6237?

The least safe suburb in 6237 is The Plains, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6237?

The safest suburb in 6237 is North Boyanup, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6237 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6237 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are The Plains, Stratham and Boyanup.


Suburbs in Post Code 6237

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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