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Crime rate in 2179 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 90.27/100

(90.27% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 28,350 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 44.99 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,856 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 65.47 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 359 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 676 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.66 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.84 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.26% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
52.49% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2179 crime trends

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post code 2179 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2179:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 418 reported cases of Theft.

    418

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 286 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    286

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 225 reported cases of Deception.

    225

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 180 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    180

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 176 reported cases of Property damage.

    176

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 122 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    122

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 104 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    104

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 63 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    63

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 63 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    63

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 60 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    60

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 38 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    38

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 30 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    30

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 19 reported cases of Arson.

    19

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 17 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 14 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    14

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 2179 there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2179

    1 in 79

    In 2025 in 2179 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 79

  • 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

  • 2179

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in 2179 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2179 rank in crime?

2179 postcode is ranked 90.27/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2179 a safe postcode?

2179 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2179?

The top crime types in 2179 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in 2179?

418 Theft cases were reported in 2179 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2179?

Crime in 2179 has increased by 12.83% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2179 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2179 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2179?

The least safe suburb in 2179 is Austral, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2179?

The safest suburb in 2179 is Edmondson Park, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2179 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2179 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Austral, Leppington and Edmondson Park.


Suburbs in Post Code 2179

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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