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Crime rate in 2079 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 51.45/100

(51.45% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,816 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.06 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 165 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 21.11 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 33 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 59 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.22 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
7.55 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon postcodes with less
Violent Crimes
40.06% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
9.86% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2079 crime trends

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post code 2079 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2079:


  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 31 reported cases of Property damage.

    31

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 24 reported cases of Theft.

    24

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 15 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    15

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 15 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2079 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2079

    1 in 237

    In 2024 in 2079 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 237

  • 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

  • 2079

    1 in 132

    In 2024 in 2079 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 132

  • 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 2079 rank in crime?

2079 postcode is ranked 51.45/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2079 a safe postcode?

2079 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2079?

The top crime types in 2079 are Property damage, Theft, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in 2079?

31 Property damage cases were reported in 2079 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2079?

Crime in 2079 has increased by 5.1% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2079 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2079 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2079?

The least safe suburb in 2079 is Mount Colah, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2079?

The safest suburb in 2079 is Mount Colah, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2079 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2079 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Mount Colah.


Suburbs in Post Code 2079

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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