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Crime rate in 2257 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 89.74/100

(89.74% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 30,403 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 27.49 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,434 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 47.17 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 280 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 517 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.21 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.00 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.95% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
35.76% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2257 crime trends

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post code 2257 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2257:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 274 reported cases of Theft.

    274

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 220 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    220

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 159 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    159

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 157 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    157

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 156 reported cases of Property damage.

    156

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 95 reported cases of Deception.

    95

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 93 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    93

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 78 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    78

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 53 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    53

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 46 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    46

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 21 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    21

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 20 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    20

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 11 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    11

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 9 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 8 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2257 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2257

    1 in 109

    In 2024 in 2257 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 109

  • 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

  • 2257

    1 in 59

    In 2024 in 2257 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 2257 rank in crime?

2257 postcode is ranked 89.74/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2257 a safe postcode?

2257 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2257?

The top crime types in 2257 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in 2257?

274 Theft cases were reported in 2257 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2257?

Crime in 2257 has decreased by 13.67% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2257 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2257 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2257?

The least safe suburb in 2257 is Bouddi, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2257?

The safest suburb in 2257 is Hardys Bay, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2257 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2257 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bouddi, Ettalong Beach and Pretty Beach (Central Coast - NSW).


Suburbs in Post Code 2257

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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