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Crime rate in 6642 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 81.26/100

(81.26% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    1,208

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    100,188.62 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    661

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    547.19

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    221

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

  • Property Crimes
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    288

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    182.95

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    238.41

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    99.36%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    98.95%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6642 crime trends

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post code 6642 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6642:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 6642 there were 205 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    205

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 6642 there were 99 reported cases of Property damage.

    99

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 6642 there were 97 reported cases of Theft.

    97

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 6642 there were 71 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    71

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 6642 there were 61 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    61

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 6642 there were 55 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    55

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in postcode 6642 there were 20 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    20

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 6642 there were 19 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    19

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 6642 there were 16 reported cases of Deception.

    16

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 6642 there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 6642 there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 6642 there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 6642 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6642

    1 in 5

    In 2023 in 6642 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 5

  • 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

  • 6642

    1 in 4

    In 2023 in 6642 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 4

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 6642 rank in crime?

6642 postcode is ranked 81.26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6642 a safe postcode?

6642 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6642?

The top crime types in 6642 are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in 6642?

205 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 6642 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 6642?

Crime in 6642 has decreased by 14.49% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 6642 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 6642 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 6642?

The least safe suburb in 6642 is Meekatharra, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6642?

The safest suburb in 6642 is Karalundi, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6642 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6642 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Meekatharra, Capricorn and Peak Hill (WA).


Suburbs in Post Code 6642

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.

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