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Crime rate in 2140 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 79.16/100

(79.16% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 20,768 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.75 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 980 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 47.19 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 189 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 477 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.10 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.97 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
60.94% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
50.24% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2140 crime trends

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post code 2140 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2140:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 310 reported cases of Theft.

    310

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 151 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    151

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 125 reported cases of Deception.

    125

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 85 reported cases of Property damage.

    85

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 80 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    80

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 69 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    69

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 33 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    33

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 30 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    30

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 22 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    16

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 8 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    8

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 2140 there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2140

    1 in 110

    In 2025 in 2140 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

  • 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

  • 2140

    1 in 44

    In 2025 in 2140 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 44

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2140 rank in crime?

2140 postcode is ranked 79.16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2140 a safe postcode?

2140 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2140?

The top crime types in 2140 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in 2140?

310 Theft cases were reported in 2140 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2140?

Crime in 2140 has decreased by 15.44% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2140 in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 2140 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2140?

The least safe suburb in 2140 is Homebush West, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2140?

The safest suburb in 2140 is Homebush (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2140 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2140 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Homebush West and Homebush (NSW).


Suburbs in Post Code 2140

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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