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Crime rate in 2340 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 99.4/100

(99.4% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 52,436 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,256.35 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 8,385 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 159.91 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,346 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,664 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
25.67 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
50.80 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
92.12% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
83.95% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2340 crime trends

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post code 2340 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2340:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 2,045 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2,045

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 1,264 reported cases of Theft.

    1,264

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 1,138 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,138

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 738 reported cases of Property damage.

    738

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 708 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    708

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 606 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    606

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 352 reported cases of Deception.

    352

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 301 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    301

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 288 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    288

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 273 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    273

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 190 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    190

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 147 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    147

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 123 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    123

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 64 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    64

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 56 reported cases of Arson.

    56

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 32 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    32

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 22 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    22

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 11 reported cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2340 there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2340

    1 in 39

    In 2024 in 2340 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 39

  • 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

  • 2340

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in 2340 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2340 rank in crime?

2340 postcode is ranked 99.4/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2340 a safe postcode?

2340 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2340?

The top crime types in 2340 are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2340?

2,045 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in 2340 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2340?

Crime in 2340 has increased by 20.79% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2340 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2340 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2340?

The least safe suburb in 2340 is West Tamworth, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2340?

The safest suburb in 2340 is Loomberah, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2340 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2340 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are West Tamworth, South Tamworth and Tamworth.


Suburbs in Post Code 2340

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.

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