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Crime rate in 2486 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 90.83/100

(90.83% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 32,847 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 100.38 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,296 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 69.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 318 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 968 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.68 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.47 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
64.4% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
63.03% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2486 crime trends

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post code 2486 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2486:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 685 reported cases of Theft.

    685

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 264 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    264

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 261 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    261

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 192 reported cases of Property damage.

    192

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 169 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    169

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 142 reported cases of Deception.

    142

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 134 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    134

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 87 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    87

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 83 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    83

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 83 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    83

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 72 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    72

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 48 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    48

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 22 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    22

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 12 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 2486 there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2486

    1 in 103

    In 2025 in 2486 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 103

  • 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

  • 2486

    1 in 34

    In 2025 in 2486 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 2486 rank in crime?

2486 postcode is ranked 90.83/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2486 a safe postcode?

2486 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2486?

The top crime types in 2486 are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2486?

685 Theft cases were reported in 2486 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2486?

Crime in 2486 has increased by 13.78% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2486 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2486 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2486?

The least safe suburb in 2486 is Tweed Heads South, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2486?

The safest suburb in 2486 is Duroby, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2486 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2486 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Tweed Heads South, Upper Duroby and Glengarrie.


Suburbs in Post Code 2486

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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