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Crime rate in 2178 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 57.84/100

(57.84% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,171 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 51.92 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 310 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 74.32 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 47 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 167 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		11.27 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		40.04 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		70.07% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		77.51% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2178 crime trends

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post code 2178 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2178:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 94 reported cases of Theft.

    94

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 39 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 29 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    29

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 27 reported cases of Deception.

    27

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 25 reported cases of Arson.

    25

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 25 reported cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 23 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    23

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 21 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    21

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 6 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2178 there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2178

    1 in 89

    In 2025 in 2178 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 2178

    1 in 25

    In 2025 in 2178 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Neighbouring Post Codes:

2168 (95.29) 2170 (99.56) 2171 (81.58) 2175 (41.79) 2176 (85.2) 2179 (90.27) 2555 (21.16) 2556 (46.46) 2557 (77.63) 2745 (79.81) 2748 (39.5) 2759 (75.18) 2766 (84.19)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2178 rank in crime?

2178 postcode is ranked 57.84/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2178 a safe postcode?

2178 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2178?

The top crime types in 2178 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in 2178?

94 Theft cases were reported in 2178 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2178?

Crime in 2178 has increased by 11.51% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2178 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2178 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2178?

The least safe suburb in 2178 is Kemps Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2178?

The safest suburb in 2178 is Mount Vernon, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2178 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2178 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kemps Creek, Cecil Park and Mount Vernon.


Suburbs in Post Code 2178

Cecil Park (13) Kemps Creek (32) Mount Vernon (10)

The data is based on annual 2025 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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