| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
32,068 | Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
184.94 km2 | Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
3,008 | Total number of crimes in the Postcode |
Crimes per 1000 people |
93.80 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
410 | Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
1,275 | Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
12.79 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
39.76 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
postcodes with less Violent Crimes |
74.74% | Number of postcodes with less violent crimes |
|
postcodes with less Property Crimes |
77.19% | Number of postcodes with less property crimes |
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 805 reported cases of Theft.
805
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 486 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
486
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 335 reported cases of Deception.
335
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 278 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
278
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 240 reported cases of Property damage.
240
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 212 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
212
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 157 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
157
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 114 reported cases of Sexual offences.
114
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 93 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
93
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 74 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
74
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 55 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
55
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 46 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
46
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 32 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
32
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 20 reported cases of Other drug offences.
20
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 18 reported cases of Arson.
18
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 18 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
18
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.
9
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 8 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
8
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
5
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
2
In 2025 in postcode 2478 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
1
1 in 78
In 2025 in 2478 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 78
1 in 83
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 25
In 2025 in 2478 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25
1 in 42
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
2478 postcode is ranked 92.24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
2478 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in 2478 are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Deception.
805 Theft cases were reported in 2478 in 2025.
Crime in 2478 has increased by 14.94% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2478 in 2025.
The least safe suburb in 2478 is Kinvara, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in 2478 is Patchs Beach, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in 2478 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kinvara, South Ballina and Ballina.
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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