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Crime rate in 6255 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 42.92/100

(42.92% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,398 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 731.27 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 124 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 28.19 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 24 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 40 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.46 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
9.10 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon postcodes with less
Violent Crimes
39.86% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
12.35% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6255 crime trends

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post code 6255 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6255:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 6255 there were 30 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    30

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 6255 there were 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    19

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 6255 there were 19 reported cases of Theft.

    19

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6255 there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 6255 there were 9 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 6255 there were 8 reported cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6255 there were 6 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 6255 there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6255 there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 6255 there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 6255 there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 6255 there were 2 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6255

    1 in 183

    In 2024 in 6255 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 183

  • WA

    1 in 43

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 43

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 6255

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in 6255 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 110

  • WA

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 6255 rank in crime?

6255 postcode is ranked 42.92/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6255 a safe postcode?

6255 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6255?

The top crime types in 6255 are Breaches of orders, Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in 6255?

30 Breaches of orders cases were reported in 6255 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 6255?

Crime in 6255 has increased by 39.33% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 6255 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 6255 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 6255?

The least safe suburb in 6255 is Hester, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6255?

The safest suburb in 6255 is Winnejup, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6255 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6255 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Hester, Hester Brook and Bridgetown.


Suburbs in Post Code 6255

The data is based on annual 2024 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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