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Crime rate in 2162 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 86.2/100

(86.2% 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 1,253 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 61.70 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 234 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 388 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.52 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.11 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.92% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
40.71% 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:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 251 reported cases of Theft.

    251

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 196 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    196

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 150 reported cases of Deception.

    150

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 117 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    117

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 102 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    102

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 85 reported cases of Property damage.

    85

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 78 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    78

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 63 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    63

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 45 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    45

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 30 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    30

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 27 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    27

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 27 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    27

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 21 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    21

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 17 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    17

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 4 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2162 there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2162

    1 in 87

    In 2024 in 2162 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • 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

  • 2162

    1 in 52

    In 2024 in 2162 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 52

  • 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 2162 rank in crime?

2162 postcode is ranked 86.2/100 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 Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in 2162?

251 Theft cases were reported in 2162 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2162?

Crime in 2162 has increased by 12.38% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2162 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2162 in 2024.

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 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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