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Crime rate in 2179 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 92/100

(92% 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 1,645 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 58.02 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 342 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 627 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.12 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
79.93% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
47.1% 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 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 367 reported cases of Theft.

    367

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 278 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    278

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 208 reported cases of Deception.

    208

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 170 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    170

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 144 reported cases of Property damage.

    144

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 103 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    103

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 96 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    96

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 88 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    88

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 54 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    54

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 27 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    27

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 26 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    26

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 19 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    19

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 13 reported cases of Arson.

    13

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 12 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    12

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 9 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2179 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2179

    1 in 83

    In 2024 in 2179 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • 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

  • 2179

    1 in 45

    In 2024 in 2179 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 2179 rank in crime?

2179 postcode is ranked 92/100 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?

367 Theft cases were reported in 2179 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2179?

Crime in 2179 has increased by 9.08% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2179 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2179 in 2024.

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 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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