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Crime rate in 6280 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 93.16/100

(93.16% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 30,575 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 871.73 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,863 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 93.64 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 491 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,190 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.92 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
82.22% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
76.11% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6280 crime trends

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post code 6280 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6280:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 784 reported cases of Theft.

    784

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 388 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    388

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 369 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    369

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 326 reported cases of Deception.

    326

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 289 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    289

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 267 reported cases of Property damage.

    267

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 108 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    108

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 94 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    94

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 93 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    93

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 85 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    85

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 33 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    33

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 13 reported cases of Arson.

    13

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 3 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6280 there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6280

    1 in 62

    In 2025 in 6280 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 62

  • WA

    1 in 41

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 6280

    1 in 26

    In 2025 in 6280 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • WA

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 6280 rank in crime?

6280 postcode is ranked 93.16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6280 a safe postcode?

6280 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6280?

The top crime types in 6280 are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 6280?

784 Theft cases were reported in 6280 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 6280?

Crime in 6280 has increased by 46.07% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 6280 in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in 6280 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 6280?

The least safe suburb in 6280 is Busselton, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6280?

The safest suburb in 6280 is Abba River, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6280 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6280 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Busselton, Marybrook and Ludlow.


Suburbs in Post Code 6280

The data is based on annual 2025 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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