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Crime rate in 2160 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 95.58/100

(95.58% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 39,526 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.46 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,552 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 89.86 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 473 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 862 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.97 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.81 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
79.57% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
46.38% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2160 crime trends

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post code 2160 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2160:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 980 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    980

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 520 reported cases of Theft.

    520

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 399 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    399

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 358 reported cases of Deception.

    358

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 261 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    261

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 244 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    244

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 209 reported cases of Property damage.

    209

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 122 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    122

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 97 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    97

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 87 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    87

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 64 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    64

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 51 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    51

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 45 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    45

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 24 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    24

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 19 reported cases of Robbery.

    19

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 19 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    19

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 11 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 11 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    11

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2160 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2160

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in 2160 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • 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

  • 2160

    1 in 46

    In 2024 in 2160 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46

  • 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 2160 rank in crime?

2160 postcode is ranked 95.58/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2160 a safe postcode?

2160 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2160?

The top crime types in 2160 are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2160?

980 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in 2160 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2160?

Crime in 2160 has increased by 0.74% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2160 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2160 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2160?

The least safe suburb in 2160 is Merrylands, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2160?

The safest suburb in 2160 is Merrylands West, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2160 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2160 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Merrylands and Merrylands West.


Suburbs in Post Code 2160

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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