3871, VIC · Postcode
Recorded crime in the area — the overall offence rate per 100,000 residents, the mix of offence types, and how it is changing. Sourced from state and territory police data; offence definitions differ by state, so comparisons across state lines are indicative only.
A very low crime rate makes daily life in postcode 3871 notably safe. Only 33 offences were recorded per 100,000 people, which is lower than most similar areas.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3871, VIC — lower than 71% of areas.
| 3871, VIC | 33 |
|---|---|
| South Gippsland | 5,184 |
The overall recorded-offence rate and its five-year trend.
Postcode 3871 has a low crime rate, with only 33 offences per 100,000 people. All of these recorded crimes were for theft.
33
Lower than 71% of postcode areas.
Total recorded criminal offences per 100,000 residents per year (latest complete year, from the state/territory police service). The per-capita rate is the meaningful map metric — raw counts just track population. Offence definitions and counting rules differ by state, so cross-state comparisons are indicative only.
Rates for assault, sexual offences, robbery, burglary, theft, drugs and more.
The theft rate of 33 is among the lowest for areas at this level.
33
Lower than 98% of postcode areas.
Recorded theft per 100,000 residents per year (latest complete year, from the state/territory police service). Offence definitions differ by state, so cross-state comparisons are indicative only.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Crime & Safety in 3871, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3871/3871-vic/topic/crime-safety
