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Crime rate in 2340 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 99.32/100

(99.32% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    52,436

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3,256.35 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    6,942

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    132.39

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    1,118

    Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    2,659

    Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    21.32

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    50.71

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    91.35%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    84.96%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 1,272 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,272

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 1,251 cases of Theft.

    1,251

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 848 cases of Assault and related offences.

    848

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 721 cases of Property damage.

    721

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 596 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    596

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 539 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    539

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 351 cases of Deception.

    351

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 255 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    255

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 225 cases of Sexual offences.

    225

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 213 cases of Drug use and possession.

    213

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 174 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    174

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 144 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    144

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 102 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    102

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 91 cases of Arson.

    91

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 51 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    51

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 28 cases of Robbery.

    28

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 26 cases of Other drug offences.

    26

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 12 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 12 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    12

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 11 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    11

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 9 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    9

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 7 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    7

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 3 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2340 there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2340

    1 in 47

    In 2023 in 2340 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 47

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 2340

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in 2340 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2340 rank in crime?

2340 postcode is ranked 99.32/100 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?

1,272 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in 2340 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2340?

Crime in 2340 has increased by 3.49% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2340 in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 2340 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2340?

The least safe suburb in 2340 is Bowling Alley Point, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2340?

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

Where are 2340 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2340 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bowling Alley Point, Wallamore and Timbumburi.


Suburbs in Post Code 2340

The data is based on annual 2023 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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