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Crime rate in 2478 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 93.4/100

(93.4% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 32,068 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 184.94 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,617 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 81.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 340 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 995 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.60 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.03 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
75.26% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
63.56% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2478 crime trends

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post code 2478 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2478:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 582 reported cases of Theft.

    582

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 437 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    437

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 265 reported cases of Deception.

    265

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 257 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    257

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 214 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    214

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 189 reported cases of Property damage.

    189

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 163 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    163

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 107 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    107

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 68 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    68

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 65 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    65

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 64 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    64

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 62 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    62

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 52 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    52

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 31 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    31

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 21 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    21

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 10 reported cases of Arson.

    10

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 8 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2478 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2478

    1 in 94

    In 2024 in 2478 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 94

  • 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

  • 2478

    1 in 32

    In 2024 in 2478 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • 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 2478 rank in crime?

2478 postcode is ranked 93.4/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2478 a safe postcode?

2478 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2478?

The top crime types in 2478 are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in 2478?

582 Theft cases were reported in 2478 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2478?

Crime in 2478 has increased by 8.59% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2478 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2478 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2478?

The least safe suburb in 2478 is South Ballina, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2478?

The safest suburb in 2478 is Tintenbar, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2478 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2478 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are South Ballina, Ballina and Coolgardie (NSW).


Suburbs in Post Code 2478

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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