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Crime rate in 2300 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 93.85/100

(93.85% 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 3,125 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 259.23 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 385 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,213 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
31.94 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
100.62 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
96.9% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
95.01% 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 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 957 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    957

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 784 reported cases of Theft.

    784

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 309 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    309

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 244 reported cases of Property damage.

    244

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 181 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    181

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 139 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    139

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 93 reported cases of Deception.

    93

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 93 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    93

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 63 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    63

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 48 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    48

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 43 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    43

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 35 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    35

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 33 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    33

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 29 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    29

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 21 reported cases of Robbery.

    21

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 15 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    15

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 14 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    14

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 9 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    9

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 4 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2300 there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 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 31

    In 2024 in 2300 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 2300

    1 in 10

    In 2024 in 2300 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 93.85/100 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?

957 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in 2300 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2300?

Crime in 2300 has increased by 20.47% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2300 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2300 in 2024.

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 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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