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Crime rate in 2261 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 98.03/100

(98.03% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 55,131 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 51.46 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 4,404 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 79.88 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 783 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,373 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.20 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.90 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.51% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
53.58% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2261 crime trends

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post code 2261 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2261:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 873 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    873

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 717 reported cases of Theft.

    717

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 604 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    604

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 511 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    511

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 471 reported cases of Property damage.

    471

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 282 reported cases of Deception.

    282

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 166 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    166

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 155 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    155

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 147 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    147

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 91 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    91

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 68 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    68

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 63 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    63

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 62 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    62

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 50 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    50

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 31 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    31

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 31 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    31

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 21 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    21

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 20 reported cases of Robbery.

    20

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 19 reported cases of Arson.

    19

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 13 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    13

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2261 there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2261

    1 in 70

    In 2024 in 2261 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 70

  • 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

  • 2261

    1 in 40

    In 2024 in 2261 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 40

  • 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 2261 rank in crime?

2261 postcode is ranked 98.03/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2261 a safe postcode?

2261 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2261?

The top crime types in 2261 are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2261?

873 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in 2261 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2261?

Crime in 2261 has decreased by 1.74% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2261 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2261 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2261?

The least safe suburb in 2261 is The Entrance, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2261?

The safest suburb in 2261 is Chittaway Bay, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2261 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2261 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are The Entrance, Long Jetty and Magenta (NSW).


Suburbs in Post Code 2261

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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