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Crime rate in 2008 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 71.76/100

(71.76% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 10,400 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.85 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 883 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 84.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 110 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 464 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		10.58 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		44.62 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon postcodes with less
Violent Crimes 		67.34% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		80.93% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2008 crime trends

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post code 2008 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2008:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 374 reported cases of Theft.

    374

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 88 reported cases of Deception.

    88

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 77 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    77

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 47 reported cases of Property damage.

    47

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 43 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    43

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 42 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    42

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 37 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    37

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    32

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 27 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    27

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 27 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    27

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 19 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    19

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 15 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 9 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 7 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2008 there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2008

    1 in 95

    In 2025 in 2008 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • 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

  • 2008

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in 2008 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • 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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Neighbouring Post Codes:

2000 (99.76) 2007 (71.88) 2010 (97.59) 2015 (76.87) 2016 (90.59) 2037 (92.32) 2042 (88.98) 2050 (78.12)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2008 rank in crime?

2008 postcode is ranked 71.76/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2008 a safe postcode?

2008 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2008?

The top crime types in 2008 are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2008?

374 Theft cases were reported in 2008 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2008?

Crime in 2008 has increased by 3.88% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2008 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2008 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2008?

The least safe suburb in 2008 is Chippendale, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2008?

The safest suburb in 2008 is Darlington (Sydney - NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2008 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2008 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Chippendale and Darlington (Sydney - NSW).


Suburbs in Post Code 2008

Chippendale (18) Darlington (Sydney - NSW) (12)

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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