Avatar
user icon Account folder icon Saved Locations

Crime rate in 6271 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 53.14/100

(53.14% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
    users icon

    3,455

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
    move icon

    208.81 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
    hash icon

    172

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
    bar-chart-2 icon

    49.78

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
    crosshair icon

    58

    Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
    home icon

    51

    Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
    crosshair icon

    16.79

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
    home icon

    14.76

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
    crosshair icon

    85.52%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
    home icon

    29.28%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6271 crime trends

See Forecasts

post code 6271 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6271:


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 6271 there were 36 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    36

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 6271 there were 29 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    29

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 6271 there were 26 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    26

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 6271 there were 18 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    18

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 6271 there were 17 reported cases of Theft.

    17

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 6271 there were 14 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    14

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 6271 there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 6271 there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 6271 there were 7 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 6271 there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 6271 there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 6271 there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6271

    1 in 60

    In 2023 in 6271 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 60

  • 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

  • 6271

    1 in 68

    In 2023 in 6271 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 68

  • 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

Can your business benefit from our crime data? Insights to evaluate locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does 6271 rank in crime?

6271 postcode is ranked 53.14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6271 a safe postcode?

6271 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6271?

The top crime types in 6271 are Drug dealing and trafficking, Assault and related offences, Sexual offences.

What is the most reported crime in 6271?

36 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in 6271 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 6271?

Crime in 6271 has increased by 30.3% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 6271 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 6271 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 6271?

The least safe suburb in 6271 is Forrest Beach (WA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6271?

The safest suburb in 6271 is Peppermint Grove Beach, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6271 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6271 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Forrest Beach (WA), Capel and Capel River.


Suburbs in Post Code 6271

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.

Feedback
How was your experience?
What could be improved about it? (optional)