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Crime rate in 2290 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 92.12/100

(92.12% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 34,911 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 34.81 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,417 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 69.23 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 368 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,157 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.54 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
33.14 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.06% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
67.06% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2290 crime trends

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post code 2290 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2290:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 790 reported cases of Theft.

    790

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 256 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    256

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 239 reported cases of Deception.

    239

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 227 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    227

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 220 reported cases of Property damage.

    220

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 171 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    171

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 119 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    119

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 98 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    98

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 73 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    73

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 50 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    50

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 45 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    45

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 28 reported cases of Arson.

    28

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 19 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    19

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 18 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    18

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 13 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    13

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 10 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2290 there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2290

    1 in 95

    In 2024 in 2290 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 2290

    1 in 30

    In 2024 in 2290 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2290 rank in crime?

2290 postcode is ranked 92.12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2290 a safe postcode?

2290 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2290?

The top crime types in 2290 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in 2290?

790 Theft cases were reported in 2290 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2290?

Crime in 2290 has decreased by 0.37% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2290 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2290 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2290?

The least safe suburb in 2290 is Gateshead, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2290?

The safest suburb in 2290 is Dudley, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2290 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2290 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Gateshead, Mount Hutton (NSW) and Charlestown (NSW).


Suburbs in Post Code 2290

The data is based on annual 2024 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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