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Crime rate in 2300 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 92.08/100

(92.08% 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 2,998 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 248.69 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 388 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,134 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
32.19 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
94.07 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
94.49% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
94.69% 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:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 886 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    886

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 734 reported cases of Theft.

    734

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 308 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    308

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 206 reported cases of Property damage.

    206

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 179 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    179

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 160 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    160

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 94 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    94

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 67 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    67

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 65 reported cases of Deception.

    65

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 56 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    56

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 43 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    43

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 41 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    41

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 37 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    37

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 30 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    30

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 29 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    29

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 20 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    20

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 15 reported cases of Arson.

    15

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 12 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    12

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2300 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2300

    1 in 31

    In 2025 in 2300 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 31

  • 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

  • 2300

    1 in 11

    In 2025 in 2300 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11

  • 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 2300 rank in crime?

2300 postcode is ranked 92.08/100 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 Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2300?

886 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in 2300 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2300?

Crime in 2300 has decreased by 4.06% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2300 in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in 2300 in 2025.

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 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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