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Crime rate in 6281 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 57.4/100

(57.4% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,548 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 120.65 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 445 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 52.06 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 49 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 187 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.73 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.88 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
41.67% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
46.74% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6281 crime trends

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post code 6281 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6281:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 6281 there were 145 reported cases of Theft.

    145

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 6281 there were 76 reported cases of Deception.

    76

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 6281 there were 73 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    73

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 6281 there were 48 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    48

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6281 there were 38 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    38

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 6281 there were 26 reported cases of Property damage.

    26

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 6281 there were 14 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    14

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6281 there were 10 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 6281 there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6281 there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6281 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 6281 there were 1 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 6281 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6281

    1 in 174

    In 2024 in 6281 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 174

  • 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

  • 6281

    1 in 46

    In 2024 in 6281 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46

  • 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 6281 rank in crime?

6281 postcode is ranked 57.4/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6281 a safe postcode?

6281 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6281?

The top crime types in 6281 are Theft, Deception, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in 6281?

145 Theft cases were reported in 6281 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 6281?

Crime in 6281 has increased by 37.77% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 6281 in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 6281 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 6281?

The least safe suburb in 6281 is Naturaliste, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6281?

The safest suburb in 6281 is Dunsborough, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6281 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6281 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Naturaliste, Eagle Bay and Quedjinup.


Suburbs in Post Code 6281

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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