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Crime rate in 6740 Post Code, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 85.28/100

(85.28% 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 1,098 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 739.39 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 333 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 175 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
224.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
117.85 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
99.44% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
96.62% 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:


  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 352 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    352

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 308 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    308

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 180 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    180

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 61 reported cases of Property damage.

    61

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 54 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    54

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 46 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    46

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 28 reported cases of Theft.

    28

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 23 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    23

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 23 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    23

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 6740 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 6740

    1 in 4

    In 2025 in 6740 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 4

  • 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

  • 6740

    1 in 8

    In 2025 in 6740 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 8

  • 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 6740 rank in crime?

6740 postcode is ranked 85.28/100 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 Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in 6740?

352 Breaches of orders cases were reported in 6740 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 6740?

Crime in 6740 has increased by 30.71% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 6740 in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 6740 in 2025.

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 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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