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Crime rate in 2302 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 78.76/100

(78.76% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,453 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.87 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,116 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 768.07 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 162 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 587 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
111.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
403.99 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
99.24% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
99.28% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2302 crime trends

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post code 2302 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2302:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 442 reported cases of Theft.

    442

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 137 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    137

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 116 reported cases of Property damage.

    116

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 82 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    82

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 82 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    82

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 38 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    38

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 36 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    36

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 29 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    29

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 26 reported cases of Deception.

    26

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 25 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    25

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 23 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    23

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 21 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    21

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 15 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    15

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 14 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    14

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    12

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2302 there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2302

    1 in 9

    In 2024 in 2302 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 9

  • 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

  • 2302

    1 in 2

    In 2024 in 2302 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 2

  • 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 2302 rank in crime?

2302 postcode is ranked 78.76/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2302 a safe postcode?

2302 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2302?

The top crime types in 2302 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 2302?

442 Theft cases were reported in 2302 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2302?

Crime in 2302 has increased by 29.62% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2302 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2302 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2302?

The least safe suburb in 2302 is Newcastle West, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2302?

The safest suburb in 2302 is Newcastle West, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2302 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2302 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Newcastle West.


Suburbs in Post Code 2302

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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