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Crime rate in 2229 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 84.27/100

(84.27% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 30,936 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10.78 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,558 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 50.36 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 255 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 408 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.19 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
56.4% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
25.14% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2229 crime trends

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post code 2229 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2229:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 264 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    264

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 235 reported cases of Theft.

    235

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 209 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    209

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 127 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    127

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 125 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    125

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 124 reported cases of Property damage.

    124

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 114 reported cases of Deception.

    114

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 78 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    78

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 43 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    43

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 37 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    37

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 35 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    35

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 34 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    34

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 30 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    30

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 29 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    29

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 23 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    23

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 23 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    23

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2229 there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2229

    1 in 121

    In 2025 in 2229 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 121

  • 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

  • 2229

    1 in 76

    In 2025 in 2229 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 76

  • 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 2229 rank in crime?

2229 postcode is ranked 84.27/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2229 a safe postcode?

2229 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2229?

The top crime types in 2229 are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2229?

264 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in 2229 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2229?

Crime in 2229 has decreased by 2.2% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2229 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2229 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2229?

The least safe suburb in 2229 is Caringbah, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2229?

The safest suburb in 2229 is Dolans Bay, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2229 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2229 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Caringbah, Taren Point and Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire - NSW).


Suburbs in Post Code 2229

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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