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Crime rate in 2440 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 97.3/100

(97.3% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 23,181 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,346.84 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,882 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 167.46 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 585 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,549 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
25.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
66.82 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
95.01% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
89.46% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2440 crime trends

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post code 2440 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2440:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 741 reported cases of Theft.

    741

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 738 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    738

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 492 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    492

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 381 reported cases of Property damage.

    381

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 332 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    332

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 316 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    316

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 190 reported cases of Deception.

    190

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 113 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    113

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 112 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    112

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 111 reported cases of Arson.

    111

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 97 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    97

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 88 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    88

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 43 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    43

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 42 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    42

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 24 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    24

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 18 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    18

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 16 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    16

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 10 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2440 there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2440

    1 in 40

    In 2024 in 2440 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 40

  • 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

  • 2440

    1 in 15

    In 2024 in 2440 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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 2440 rank in crime?

2440 postcode is ranked 97.3/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2440 a safe postcode?

2440 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2440?

The top crime types in 2440 are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2440?

741 Theft cases were reported in 2440 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2440?

Crime in 2440 has decreased by 7.66% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2440 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2440 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2440?

The least safe suburb in 2440 is Kempsey, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2440?

The safest suburb in 2440 is Yessabah, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2440 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2440 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kempsey, South Kempsey and Greenhill (NSW).


Suburbs in Post Code 2440

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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