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Crime rate in 2017 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 94.81/100

(94.81% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 29,001 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.94 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,646 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 91.24 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 430 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,090 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.83 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
37.58 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon postcodes with less
Violent Crimes
85.68% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
72.61% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2017 crime trends

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post code 2017 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2017:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 709 reported cases of Theft.

    709

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 349 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    349

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 294 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    294

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 246 reported cases of Property damage.

    246

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 198 reported cases of Deception.

    198

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 181 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    181

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 153 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    153

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 133 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    133

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 69 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    69

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 64 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    64

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 48 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    48

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 40 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    40

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 40 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    40

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 37 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    37

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 24 reported cases of Robbery.

    24

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 20 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    20

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 16 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    16

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 11 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    11

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 9 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2017 there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2017

    1 in 67

    In 2024 in 2017 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 67

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 2017

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in 2017 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 2017 rank in crime?

2017 postcode is ranked 94.81/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2017 a safe postcode?

2017 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2017?

The top crime types in 2017 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2017?

709 Theft cases were reported in 2017 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2017?

Crime in 2017 has decreased by 8% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2017 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2017 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2017?

The least safe suburb in 2017 is Waterloo (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2017?

The safest suburb in 2017 is Zetland, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2017 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2017 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Waterloo (NSW) and Zetland.


Suburbs in Post Code 2017

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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