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Crime rate in 2300 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 91.71/100

(91.71% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,055 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.46 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,594 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 215.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 351 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,044 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
29.12 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
86.60 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
94.73% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
93.89% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2300 crime trends

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post code 2300 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2300:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 653 reported cases of Theft.

    653

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 648 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    648

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 259 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    259

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 220 reported cases of Property damage.

    220

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 163 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    163

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 121 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    121

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 105 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    105

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 88 reported cases of Deception.

    88

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 67 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    67

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 62 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    62

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 44 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    44

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 36 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    36

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 23 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    23

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 23 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    23

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 21 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    21

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 19 reported cases of Robbery.

    19

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 15 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    15

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 2300 there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2300

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in 2300 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 34

  • 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

  • 2300

    1 in 12

    In 2023 in 2300 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 12

  • 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 2300 rank in crime?

2300 postcode is ranked 91.71/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2300 a safe postcode?

2300 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2300?

The top crime types in 2300 are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2300?

653 Theft cases were reported in 2300 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2300?

Crime in 2300 has increased by 9.78% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2300 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2300 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2300?

The least safe suburb in 2300 is Newcastle, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2300?

The safest suburb in 2300 is The Hill, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2300 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2300 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Newcastle, Newcastle East and Bar Beach.


Suburbs in Post Code 2300

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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