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Crime rate in 2049 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 67.86/100

(67.86% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,260 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.93 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 719 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 58.65 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 126 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 259 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		10.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		21.13 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon postcodes with less
Violent Crimes 		66.37% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		46.7% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2049 crime trends

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post code 2049 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2049:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 162 reported cases of Theft.

    162

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 100 reported cases of Deception.

    100

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 77 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    77

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 69 reported cases of Property damage.

    69

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 59 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    59

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 48 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    48

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 43 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    43

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 36 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    36

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 33 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    33

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 27 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    27

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 14 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 11 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2049 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2049

    1 in 97

    In 2025 in 2049 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 97

  • 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

  • 2049

    1 in 47

    In 2025 in 2049 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 47

  • 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:

2038 (61.18) 2040 (82.98) 2045 (49.2) 2048 (56.92) 2130 (54.59) 2203 (64.36) 2204 (89.62)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2049 rank in crime?

2049 postcode is ranked 67.86/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2049 a safe postcode?

2049 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2049?

The top crime types in 2049 are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2049?

162 Theft cases were reported in 2049 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2049?

Crime in 2049 has decreased by 4.26% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2049 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2049 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2049?

The least safe suburb in 2049 is Petersham, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2049?

The safest suburb in 2049 is Lewisham (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2049 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2049 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Petersham and Lewisham (NSW).


Suburbs in Post Code 2049

Lewisham (NSW) (14) Petersham (14)

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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