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Crime rate in 6256 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 45.53/100

(45.53% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 446 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 818.73 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 224 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 502.24 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 143 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
320.63 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
24.05% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
99.07% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6256 crime trends

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post code 6256 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6256:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 6256 there were 88 reported cases of Theft.

    88

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 6256 there were 32 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    32

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 6256 there were 30 reported cases of Property damage.

    30

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 6256 there were 25 reported cases of Deception.

    25

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 6256 there were 18 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    18

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 6256 there were 18 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    18

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 6256 there were 6 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6256 there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 6256 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 6256 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6256

    1 in 446

    In 2024 in 6256 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 446

  • 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

  • 6256

    1 in 3

    In 2024 in 6256 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 3

  • 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 6256 rank in crime?

6256 postcode is ranked 45.53/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6256 a safe postcode?

6256 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6256?

The top crime types in 6256 are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 6256?

88 Theft cases were reported in 6256 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 6256?

Crime in 6256 has increased by 1300% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 6256 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 6256 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 6256?

The least safe suburb in 6256 is Kingston (WA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6256?

The safest suburb in 6256 is Yornup, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6256 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6256 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kingston (WA), Maranup and Glenlynn.


Suburbs in Post Code 6256

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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