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Crime rate in 2281 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 78.04/100

(78.04% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 15,326 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 26.07 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,019 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.49 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 165 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 321 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		10.77 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		20.94 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		71.36% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		47.18% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2281 crime trends

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post code 2281 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2281:


  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 215 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    215

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 198 reported cases of Theft.

    198

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 117 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    117

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 105 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    105

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 86 reported cases of Deception.

    86

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 70 reported cases of Property damage.

    70

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 66 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    66

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 45 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    45

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 41 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    41

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 21 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    21

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 17 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    17

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2281 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2281

    1 in 93

    In 2023 in 2281 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 93

  • 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

  • 2281

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in 2281 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • 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:

2259 (98.95) 2262 (90.43) 2267 (44.05) 2280 (84.92) 2283 (88.9)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2281 rank in crime?

2281 postcode is ranked 78.04/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2281 a safe postcode?

2281 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2281?

The top crime types in 2281 are Miscellaneous offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2281?

215 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in 2281 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2281?

Crime in 2281 has increased by 12.35% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2281 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2281 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2281?

The least safe suburb in 2281 is Swansea (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2281?

The safest suburb in 2281 is Swansea Heads, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2281 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2281 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Swansea (NSW), Blacksmiths and Catherine Hill Bay.


Suburbs in Post Code 2281

Blacksmiths (18) Cams Wharf (10) Catherine Hill Bay (16) Caves Beach (10) Murrays Beach (10) Nords Wharf (10) Pelican (NSW) (13) Swansea (NSW) (23) Swansea Heads (10)

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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