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Crime rate in 2172 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 33.31/100

(33.31% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,881 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.68 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 34 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 11.80 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 7 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 11 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
3.82 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
25.22% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
4.67% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2172 crime trends

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post code 2172 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2172:


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2172 there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2172 there were 8 reported cases of Theft.

    8

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2172 there were 6 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2172 there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2172 there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2172 there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2172 there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2172 there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2172 there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2172

    1 in 412

    In 2024 in 2172 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 412

  • 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

  • 2172

    1 in 262

    In 2024 in 2172 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 262

  • 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 2172 rank in crime?

2172 postcode is ranked 33.31/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2172 a safe postcode?

2172 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2172?

The top crime types in 2172 are Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2172?

9 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in 2172 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2172?

Crime in 2172 has decreased by 15% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2172 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2172 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2172?

The least safe suburb in 2172 is Sandy Point (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2172?

The safest suburb in 2172 is Pleasure Point, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2172 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2172 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Sandy Point (NSW), Voyager Point and Pleasure Point.


Suburbs in Post Code 2172

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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