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Crime rate in 2291 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 77.88/100

(77.88% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,277 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.19 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,327 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 92.95 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 108 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 694 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		7.56 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		48.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		56.23% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		83.67% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2291 crime trends

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post code 2291 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2291:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 475 reported cases of Theft.

    475

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 189 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    189

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 143 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    143

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 99 reported cases of Deception.

    99

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 75 reported cases of Property damage.

    75

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 73 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    73

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 73 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    73

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 48 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    48

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 36 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    36

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 33 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    33

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 31 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    31

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 18 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    18

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 10 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    10

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2291 there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2291

    1 in 132

    In 2023 in 2291 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 132

  • 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

  • 2291

    1 in 21

    In 2023 in 2291 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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:

2289 (83.51) 2290 (92.64) 2292 (67.98) 2300 (91.71) 2302 (74.58) 2303 (91.07) 2305 (71.28)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2291 rank in crime?

2291 postcode is ranked 77.88/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2291 a safe postcode?

2291 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2291?

The top crime types in 2291 are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 2291?

475 Theft cases were reported in 2291 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2291?

Crime in 2291 has increased by 6.42% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2291 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2291 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2291?

The least safe suburb in 2291 is The Junction, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2291?

The safest suburb in 2291 is Merewether Heights, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2291 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2291 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are The Junction, Merewether and Merewether Heights.


Suburbs in Post Code 2291

Merewether (16) Merewether Heights (10) The Junction (32)

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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