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Crime rate in 2278 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 49.2/100

(49.2% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    2,569

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    45.06 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    132

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    51.38

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    26

    Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    64

    Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    10.12

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    24.91

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    68.66%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    55.99%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2278 crime trends

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post code 2278 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2278:


  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 31 reported cases of Property damage.

    31

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 18 reported cases of Theft.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 8 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2278 there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2278

    1 in 99

    In 2023 in 2278 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 99

  • 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

  • 2278

    1 in 40

    In 2023 in 2278 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 40

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2278 rank in crime?

2278 postcode is ranked 49.2/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2278 a safe postcode?

2278 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2278?

The top crime types in 2278 are Property damage, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in 2278?

31 Property damage cases were reported in 2278 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2278?

Crime in 2278 has decreased by 2.94% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2278 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2278 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2278?

The least safe suburb in 2278 is Wakefield, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2278?

The safest suburb in 2278 is Barnsley, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2278 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2278 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Wakefield, Killingworth (NSW) and Barnsley.


Suburbs in Post Code 2278

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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