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Crime rate in 2259 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 98.95/100

(98.95% 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 6,191 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 93.45 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,066 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,771 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		16.09 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		26.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		84.59% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		60.02% 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:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 1,041 reported cases of Theft.

    1,041

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 860 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    860

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 798 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    798

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 655 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    655

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 517 reported cases of Property damage.

    517

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 457 reported cases of Deception.

    457

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 401 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    401

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 231 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    231

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 196 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    196

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 193 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    193

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 164 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    164

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 157 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    157

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 150 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    150

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 116 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    116

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 54 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    54

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 49 reported cases of Arson.

    49

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 42 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    42

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 37 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    37

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 30 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    30

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 18 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    18

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 14 reported cases of Robbery.

    14

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 3 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2259 there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2259

    1 in 62

    In 2023 in 2259 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 62

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 2259

    1 in 37

    In 2023 in 2259 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Neighbouring Post Codes:

2250 (98.67) 2258 (62.19) 2261 (97.18) 2262 (90.43) 2263 (94.49) 2264 (86.77) 2265 (58.33) 2267 (44.05) 2280 (84.92) 2281 (78.04) 2283 (88.9) 2325 (96.42) 2330 (89.34)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2259 rank in crime?

2259 postcode is ranked 98.95/100 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 Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2259?

1,041 Theft cases were reported in 2259 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2259?

Crime in 2259 has increased by 8.56% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2259 in 2023?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in 2259 in 2023.

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 Ravensdale, 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 Bushells Ridge.


Suburbs in Post Code 2259

Alison (Central Coast - NSW) (23) Bushells Ridge (50) Cedar Brush Creek (10) Chain Valley Bay (10) Crangan Bay (50) Dooralong (21) Durren Durren (10) Gwandalan (19) Halloran (44) Hamlyn Terrace (18) Jilliby (15) Kanwal (26) Kiar (26) Kingfisher Shores (20) Lake Munmorah (15) Lemon Tree (24) Little Jilliby (10) Mannering Park (21) Mardi (16) Ravensdale (10) Rocky Point (NSW) (10) Summerland Point (13) Tacoma (17) Tacoma South (10) Tuggerah (100) Tuggerawong (15) Wadalba (19) Wallarah (10) Warnervale (36) Watanobbi (30) Woongarrah (14) Wyee (22) Wyee Point (10) Wyong (75) Wyong Creek (13) Wyongah (13) Yarramalong (11)

The data is based on annual 2023 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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