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.
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| Courtesy of Victoria Police |
