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Crime rate in 2162 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 84.47/100

(84.47% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    20,307

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.79 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,115

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    54.91

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    222

    Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    315

    Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.93

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    15.51

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    71.96%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    31.46%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 183 cases of Assault and related offences.

    183

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 154 cases of Theft.

    154

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 129 cases of Deception.

    129

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 124 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    124

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 104 cases of Property damage.

    104

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 93 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    93

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 75 cases of Drug use and possession.

    75

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 56 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    56

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 50 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    50

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 27 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    27

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 26 cases of Sexual offences.

    26

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 16 cases of Other drug offences.

    16

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 16 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    16

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 14 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    14

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 11 cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 10 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 8 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 7 cases of Arson.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 7 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 3 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 2162 there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2162

    1 in 91

    In 2023 in 2162 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 91

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 2162

    1 in 64

    In 2023 in 2162 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 64

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2162 rank in crime?

2162 postcode is ranked 84.47/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2162 a safe postcode?

2162 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2162?

The top crime types in 2162 are Assault and related offences, Theft, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in 2162?

183 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 2162 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2162?

Crime in 2162 has increased by 8.46% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2162 in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 2162 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2162?

The least safe suburb in 2162 is Sefton, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2162?

The safest suburb in 2162 is Chester Hill, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2162 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2162 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Sefton and Chester Hill.


Suburbs in Post Code 2162

The data is based on annual 2023 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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