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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 20,307 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.79 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,115 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 54.91 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 222 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 315 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.93 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.51 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
71.96% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
31.46% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2162 crime trends

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post code 2162 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2162:


  • Assault and related offences

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

    183

  • Theft

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

    154

  • Deception

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

    129

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    124

  • Property damage

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

    104

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    93

  • Drug use and possession

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

    75

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    56

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    50

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    27

  • Sexual offences

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

    26

  • Other drug offences

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

    16

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    16

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    14

  • Robbery

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

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    8

  • Arson

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

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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 Chester Hill, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2162?

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

Where are 2162 crime hotspots?

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


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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