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Crime rate in 6240 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 7.68/100

(7.68% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 165 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 44.73 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 5 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 30.30 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
46.9% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
38.82% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6240 crime trends

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post code 6240 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6240:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 6240 there were 2 reported cases of Theft.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 6240 there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 6240 there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 6240 there were 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6240

    1 in 165

    In 2023 in 6240 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 165

  • 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

  • 6240

    1 in 55

    In 2023 in 6240 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 55

  • 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 6240 rank in crime?

6240 postcode is ranked 7.68/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6240 a safe postcode?

6240 postcode is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6240?

The top crime types in 6240 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 6240?

2 Theft cases were reported in 6240 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 6240?

Crime in 6240 has increased by 25% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 6240 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 6240 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 6240?

The least safe suburb in 6240 is Lowden, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6240?

The safest suburb in 6240 is Lowden, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6240 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6240 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Lowden.


Suburbs in Post Code 6240

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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