Avatar
user icon Account folder icon Saved Locations

Crime rate in 2320 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 96.9/100

(96.9% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 39,162 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 403.87 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 4,377 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 111.77 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 735 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,365 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.77 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
34.86 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon postcodes with less
Violent Crimes
86.12% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
69.35% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2320 crime trends

See Forecasts

post code 2320 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2320:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 846 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    846

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 811 reported cases of Theft.

    811

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 560 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    560

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 374 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    374

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 312 reported cases of Property damage.

    312

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 258 reported cases of Deception.

    258

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 256 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    256

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 209 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    209

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 152 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    152

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 150 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    150

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 108 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    108

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 91 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    91

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 50 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    50

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 41 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    41

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 36 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    36

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 33 reported cases of Arson.

    33

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 30 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    30

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 15 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    15

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 15 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    15

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 15 reported cases of Robbery.

    15

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 3 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2320 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2320

    1 in 53

    In 2024 in 2320 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 53

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 2320

    1 in 29

    In 2024 in 2320 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

Can your business benefit from our crime data? Insights to evaluate locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2320 rank in crime?

2320 postcode is ranked 96.9/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2320 a safe postcode?

2320 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2320?

The top crime types in 2320 are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2320?

846 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in 2320 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2320?

Crime in 2320 has increased by 5.95% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2320 in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 2320 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2320?

The least safe suburb in 2320 is Maitland (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2320?

The safest suburb in 2320 is Gosforth, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2320 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2320 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Maitland (NSW), South Maitland and Farley.


Suburbs in Post Code 2320

The data is based on annual 2024 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.

Feedback
How was your experience?
What could be improved about it? (optional)