| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
2,569 | Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
45.06 km2 | Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
134 | Total number of crimes in the Postcode |
Crimes per 1000 people |
52.16 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
28 | Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
68 | Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
10.90 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
26.47 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
postcodes with less Violent Crimes |
68.42% | Number of postcodes with less violent crimes |
|
postcodes with less Property Crimes |
57.4% | Number of postcodes with less property crimes |
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 37 reported cases of Theft.
37
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 23 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
23
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
15
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 15 reported cases of Property damage.
15
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 9 reported cases of Arson.
9
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 8 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
8
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
7
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.
5
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
5
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 3 reported cases of Deception.
3
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
2
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
2
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
1
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
1
In 2025 in postcode 2278 there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.
1
1 in 92
In 2025 in 2278 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 92
1 in 83
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 38
In 2025 in 2278 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38
1 in 42
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
2278 postcode is ranked 48.75/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
2278 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in 2278 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
37 Theft cases were reported in 2278 in 2025.
Crime in 2278 has increased by 5.51% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2278 in 2025.
The least safe suburb in 2278 is Wakefield, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in 2278 is Killingworth (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in 2278 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Wakefield, Barnsley and Killingworth (NSW).
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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