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Crime rate in 2462 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 47.91/100

(47.91% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,524 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 467.73 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 187 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 74.09 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 28 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 65 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.09 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.75 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.39% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
55.91% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2462 crime trends

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post code 2462 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2462:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 38 reported cases of Theft.

    38

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 22 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    22

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 21 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    21

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    17

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 13 reported cases of Deception.

    13

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 8 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2462 there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2462

    1 in 90

    In 2025 in 2462 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 90

  • 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

  • 2462

    1 in 39

    In 2025 in 2462 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • 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 2462 rank in crime?

2462 postcode is ranked 47.91/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2462 a safe postcode?

2462 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2462?

The top crime types in 2462 are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2462?

38 Theft cases were reported in 2462 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2462?

Crime in 2462 has increased by 8.09% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2462 in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 2462 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2462?

The least safe suburb in 2462 is Swan Creek (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2462?

The safest suburb in 2462 is Minnie Water, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2462 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2462 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Swan Creek (NSW), Ulmarra and Pillar Valley.


Suburbs in Post Code 2462

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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