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Crime rate in 2178 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 60.98/100

(60.98% 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 278 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.65 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 60 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 92 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.39 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.06 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.92% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
46.94% 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 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 62 reported cases of Theft.

    62

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 50 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    50

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 43 reported cases of Deception.

    43

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 35 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    35

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 11 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 11 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    11

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 6 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2178 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 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 70

    In 2024 in 2178 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 70

  • 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

  • 2178

    1 in 45

    In 2024 in 2178 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 45

  • 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 2178 rank in crime?

2178 postcode is ranked 60.98/100 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, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in 2178?

62 Theft cases were reported in 2178 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2178?

Crime in 2178 has increased by 4.12% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2178 in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 2178 in 2024.

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

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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