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Crime rate in 2208 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 65.53/100

(65.53% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,881 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.49 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 597 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 46.35 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 89 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 222 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.91 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.23 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
49.12% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
36.6% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2208 crime trends

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post code 2208 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2208:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 157 reported cases of Theft.

    157

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 74 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    74

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 67 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    67

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 59 reported cases of Deception.

    59

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 46 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    46

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 39 reported cases of Property damage.

    39

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 28 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    28

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 24 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    24

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 24 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    24

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    24

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 16 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    16

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 10 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2208 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2208

    1 in 145

    In 2025 in 2208 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 145

  • 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

  • 2208

    1 in 58

    In 2025 in 2208 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 58

  • 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 2208 rank in crime?

2208 postcode is ranked 65.53/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2208 a safe postcode?

2208 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2208?

The top crime types in 2208 are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2208?

157 Theft cases were reported in 2208 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2208?

Crime in 2208 has decreased by 9.68% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2208 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2208 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2208?

The least safe suburb in 2208 is Kingsgrove, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2208?

The safest suburb in 2208 is Kingsgrove, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2208 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2208 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kingsgrove.


Suburbs in Post Code 2208

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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