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Crime rate in 2338 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 40.19/100

(40.19% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,394 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 989.48 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 73 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 52.37 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 18 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 22 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.91 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.78 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
75.22% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
32.58% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2338 crime trends

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post code 2338 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2338:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2338 there were 16 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2338 there were 11 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2338 there were 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2338 there were 10 reported cases of Theft.

    10

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2338 there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2338 there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2338 there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2338 there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2338 there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2338 there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2338 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2338 there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2338

    1 in 77

    In 2025 in 2338 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • 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

  • 2338

    1 in 63

    In 2025 in 2338 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 63

  • 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 2338 rank in crime?

2338 postcode is ranked 40.19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2338 a safe postcode?

2338 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2338?

The top crime types in 2338 are Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in 2338?

16 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 2338 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2338?

Crime in 2338 has decreased by 35.96% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2338 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2338 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2338?

The least safe suburb in 2338 is Murrurundi, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2338?

The safest suburb in 2338 is Timor (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2338 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2338 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Murrurundi, Ardglen and Blandford.


Suburbs in Post Code 2338

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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