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Crime rate in 6740 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 81.54/100

(81.54% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,485 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 58,423.14 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 605 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 407.41 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 251 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 165 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
169.02 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
111.11 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
99.07% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
96.38% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 6740 crime trends

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post code 6740 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 6740:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6740 there were 239 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    239

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 6740 there were 94 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    94

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 6740 there were 73 reported cases of Property damage.

    73

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in postcode 6740 there were 71 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    71

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 6740 there were 58 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    58

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 6740 there were 25 reported cases of Theft.

    25

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 6740 there were 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    19

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6740 there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 6740 there were 6 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6740 there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 6740 there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 6740 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6740

    1 in 6

    In 2024 in 6740 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 6

  • 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

  • 6740

    1 in 9

    In 2024 in 6740 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 6740 rank in crime?

6740 postcode is ranked 81.54/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 6740 a safe postcode?

6740 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 6740?

The top crime types in 6740 are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 6740?

239 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 6740 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 6740?

Crime in 6740 has increased by 25.52% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 6740 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 6740 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 6740?

The least safe suburb in 6740 is Kalumburu, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 6740?

The safest suburb in 6740 is Prince Regent River, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 6740 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 6740 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kalumburu, Wyndham (WA) and Drysdale River.


Suburbs in Post Code 6740

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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