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Crime rate in 6438 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 68.06/100

(68.06% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 835 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 20,332.49 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 366 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 438.32 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 121 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 164 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
144.91 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
196.41 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
98.75% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
98.71% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6438 crime trends

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post code 6438 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6438:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6438 there were 118 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    118

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 6438 there were 60 reported cases of Property damage.

    60

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 6438 there were 43 reported cases of Theft.

    43

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 6438 there were 41 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    41

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 6438 there were 33 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    33

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 6438 there were 30 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    30

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 6438 there were 17 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    17

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 6438 there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6438 there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 6438 there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6438 there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6438 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6438

    1 in 7

    In 2025 in 6438 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 7

  • 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

  • 6438

    1 in 5

    In 2025 in 6438 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 5

  • 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 6438 rank in crime?

6438 postcode is ranked 68.06/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6438 a safe postcode?

6438 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6438?

The top crime types in 6438 are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in 6438?

118 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 6438 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 6438?

Crime in 6438 has increased by 60.53% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 6438 in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 6438 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 6438?

The least safe suburb in 6438 is Leonora, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6438?

The safest suburb in 6438 is Lake Darlot, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6438 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6438 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Leonora and Lake Darlot.


Suburbs in Post Code 6438

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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