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Crime rate in 6237 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 39.9/100

(39.9% 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 115 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 43.28 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 14 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 44 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.27 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.56 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
40.27% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
34.35% 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:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 6237 there were 30 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    30

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 6237 there were 21 reported cases of Theft.

    21

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 6237 there were 21 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    21

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 6237 there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 6237 there were 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    12

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 6237 there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 6237 there were 4 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 6237 there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 6237 there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 6237 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6237

    1 in 190

    In 2023 in 6237 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 190

  • 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

  • 6237

    1 in 60

    In 2023 in 6237 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 60

  • 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 6237 rank in crime?

6237 postcode is ranked 39.9/100 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 Breaches of orders, Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in 6237?

30 Breaches of orders cases were reported in 6237 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 6237?

Crime in 6237 has increased by 66.67% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 6237 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 6237 in 2023.

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 Elgin (WA), 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, Gwindinup and Stratham.


Suburbs in Post Code 6237

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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