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Crime rate in 6401 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 89.9/100

(89.9% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,292 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,369.53 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,863 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 224.67 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 322 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 691 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
38.83 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
83.33 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
95.78% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
93.32% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6401 crime trends

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post code 6401 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6401:


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 507 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    507

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 350 reported cases of Theft.

    350

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 284 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    284

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 218 reported cases of Property damage.

    218

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 142 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    142

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 99 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    99

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 96 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    96

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 69 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    69

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 36 reported cases of Deception.

    36

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 32 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    32

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 19 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    19

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6401 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6401

    1 in 26

    In 2025 in 6401 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 26

  • 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

  • 6401

    1 in 12

    In 2025 in 6401 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 12

  • 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 6401 rank in crime?

6401 postcode is ranked 89.9/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6401 a safe postcode?

6401 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6401?

The top crime types in 6401 are Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 6401?

507 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in 6401 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 6401?

Crime in 6401 has increased by 9.98% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 6401 in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 6401 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 6401?

The least safe suburb in 6401 is Northam, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6401?

The safest suburb in 6401 is Wongamine, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6401 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6401 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Northam, Meenaar and Malabaine.


Suburbs in Post Code 6401

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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