Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Post code 3030 takes out top crim spot, 3020 a close second

3030 takes first position in total number of criminal offences recorded, according to Victoria Police data. Derrimut, Point Cook, Werribee, Werribee South and regional Cocoroc and Quandong are all listed in the 3030 post code and racked up a total of 5821 criminal offences recorded.

Runner up goes to 3020 which includes Albion, Sunshine, Sunshine North and Sunshine West with a total of 5648 criminal offences recorded.

Rounding off the top three is 3029 - Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit and Truganina with a total of 5317 offences recorded.

Fourth spot goes to 3021 - Albanvale, Kealba, Kings Park and St Albans with 4274 nudging out 3023 which includes Burnside, Cairnlea, Caroline Springs, Deer Park and Ravenhall with 4232 offences recorded.

The list, of course, does not distinguish between serious and petty crime and is based on a total figure, not a per capita figure. Basically, a post code covering a larger population is bound to have a higher amount of offences than a post code that covers a much smaller population. So if you are shocked at your areas figure, don't worry, it does not necessarily mean it is one of the most dangerous. That title (based on serious crime and broken down per capita) will be awarded to a suburb in our next article. Can you guess who it will be?

Check the stats for your post code in the image below.

Courtesy of Victoria Police

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