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Crime rate in 2479 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 46.94/100

(46.94% 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 136 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 23.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 33 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
5.70 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
39.98% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
15.08% 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 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 31 reported cases of Theft.

    31

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 23 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 8 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2479 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2479

    1 in 175

    In 2025 in 2479 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 175

  • 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

  • 2479

    1 in 105

    In 2025 in 2479 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 105

  • 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 2479 rank in crime?

2479 postcode is ranked 46.94/100 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, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in 2479?

31 Theft cases were reported in 2479 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2479?

Crime in 2479 has decreased by 21.84% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2479 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2479 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2479?

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

What is the safest suburb in 2479?

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

Where are 2479 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2479 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Knockrow, Brooklet and Possum Creek.


Suburbs in Post Code 2479

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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