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Crime rate in 2287 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 93.6/100

(93.6% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 40,874 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 38.09 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,597 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 63.54 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 522 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,045 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.77 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.57 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.66% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
55.59% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2287 crime trends

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post code 2287 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2287:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 549 reported cases of Theft.

    549

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 386 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    386

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 292 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    292

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 265 reported cases of Property damage.

    265

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 243 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    243

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 219 reported cases of Deception.

    219

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 216 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    216

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 117 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    117

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 73 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    73

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 65 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    65

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 37 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    37

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 35 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    35

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 19 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    19

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 19 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    19

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 15 reported cases of Arson.

    15

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 11 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    11

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 10 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 6 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2287 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2287

    1 in 78

    In 2025 in 2287 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 78

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 2287

    1 in 39

    In 2025 in 2287 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 2287 rank in crime?

2287 postcode is ranked 93.6/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2287 a safe postcode?

2287 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2287?

The top crime types in 2287 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2287?

549 Theft cases were reported in 2287 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2287?

Crime in 2287 has increased by 8.8% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2287 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2287 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2287?

The least safe suburb in 2287 is Wallsend, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2287?

The safest suburb in 2287 is Rankin Park, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2287 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2287 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Wallsend, Minmi and Birmingham Gardens.


Suburbs in Post Code 2287

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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