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Crime rate in 2479 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 46.18/100

(46.18% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,791 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 164.57 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 140 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 24.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 23 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 55 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.97 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
9.50 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
29.93% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
14.48% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2479 crime trends

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post code 2479 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2479:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 34 reported cases of Theft.

    34

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 20 reported cases of Deception.

    20

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 15 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    15

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 6 reported cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2479 there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2479

    1 in 252

    In 2023 in 2479 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 252

  • 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

  • 2479

    1 in 105

    In 2023 in 2479 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 105

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2479 rank in crime?

2479 postcode is ranked 46.18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2479 a safe postcode?

2479 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2479?

The top crime types in 2479 are Theft, Deception, Drug use and possession.

What is the most reported crime in 2479?

34 Theft cases were reported in 2479 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2479?

Crime in 2479 has increased by 7.69% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2479 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2479 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2479?

The least safe suburb in 2479 is McLeods Shoot, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2479?

The safest suburb in 2479 is Possum Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2479 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2479 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are McLeods Shoot, Fernleigh and Brooklet.


Suburbs in Post Code 2479

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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