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Crime rate in 2259 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 99.16/100

(99.16% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 66,246 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 509.76 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 6,672 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 100.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,088 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,875 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.42 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.30 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.37% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
59.73% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2259 crime trends

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post code 2259 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2259:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 1,155 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,155

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 1,028 reported cases of Theft.

    1,028

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 844 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    844

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 730 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    730

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 688 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    688

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 620 reported cases of Property damage.

    620

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 366 reported cases of Deception.

    366

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 215 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    215

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 185 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    185

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 162 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    162

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 161 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    161

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 119 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    119

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 116 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    116

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 70 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    70

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 66 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    66

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 42 reported cases of Arson.

    42

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 32 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    32

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 28 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    28

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 18 reported cases of Robbery.

    18

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 13 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    13

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 7 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    7

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 4 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2259 there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2259

    1 in 61

    In 2024 in 2259 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 61

  • 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

  • 2259

    1 in 35

    In 2024 in 2259 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • 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 2259 rank in crime?

2259 postcode is ranked 99.16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2259 a safe postcode?

2259 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2259?

The top crime types in 2259 are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2259?

1,155 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in 2259 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2259?

Crime in 2259 has increased by 7.77% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2259 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2259 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2259?

The least safe suburb in 2259 is Tuggerah, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2259?

The safest suburb in 2259 is Cedar Brush Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2259 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2259 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Tuggerah, Wyong and Crangan Bay.


Suburbs in Post Code 2259

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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