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Crime rate in 2042 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 88.98/100

(88.98% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,561 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.03 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,366 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 127.47 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 336 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 719 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		18.10 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		38.74 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		85.32% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		75.95% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2042 crime trends

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post code 2042 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2042:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 501 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    501

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 490 reported cases of Theft.

    490

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 260 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    260

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 182 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    182

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 172 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    172

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 163 reported cases of Property damage.

    163

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 117 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    117

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 93 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    93

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 92 reported cases of Deception.

    92

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 61 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    61

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 59 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    59

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 39 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    39

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 35 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    35

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 34 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    34

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 22 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    22

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 13 reported cases of Robbery.

    13

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 10 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2042 there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2042

    1 in 55

    In 2025 in 2042 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 55

  • 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

  • 2042

    1 in 26

    In 2025 in 2042 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • 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:

2008 (71.76) 2015 (76.87) 2043 (62.47) 2044 (67.98) 2048 (56.92) 2050 (78.12) 2204 (89.62)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2042 rank in crime?

2042 postcode is ranked 88.98/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2042 a safe postcode?

2042 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2042?

The top crime types in 2042 are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2042?

501 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in 2042 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2042?

Crime in 2042 has decreased by 0.76% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2042 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2042 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2042?

The least safe suburb in 2042 is Newtown (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2042?

The safest suburb in 2042 is Enmore (Inner West - NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2042 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2042 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Newtown (NSW) and Enmore (Inner West - NSW).


Suburbs in Post Code 2042

Enmore (Inner West - NSW) (13) Newtown (NSW) (27)

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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