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Crime rate in 6720 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 62.83/100

(62.83% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,285 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 67.24 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 279 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 122.10 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 110 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 88 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
48.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.51 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
96.82% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
75.66% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6720 crime trends

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post code 6720 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6720:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6720 there were 91 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    91

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 6720 there were 34 reported cases of Property damage.

    34

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 6720 there were 27 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    27

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 6720 there were 26 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    26

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 6720 there were 25 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    25

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 6720 there were 23 reported cases of Theft.

    23

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 6720 there were 17 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    17

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6720 there were 16 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    16

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6720 there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 6720 there were 6 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 6720 there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 6720 there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6720 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6720

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in 6720 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 21

  • 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

  • 6720

    1 in 26

    In 2025 in 6720 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 6720 rank in crime?

6720 postcode is ranked 62.83/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6720 a safe postcode?

6720 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6720?

The top crime types in 6720 are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in 6720?

91 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 6720 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 6720?

Crime in 6720 has increased by 3.33% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 6720 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 6720 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 6720?

The least safe suburb in 6720 is Wickham (WA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6720?

The safest suburb in 6720 is Point Samson, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6720 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6720 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Wickham (WA), Cossack (WA) and Point Samson.


Suburbs in Post Code 6720

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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