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Crime rate in 2518 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 86/100

(86% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 19,868 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 12.72 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,871 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 94.17 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 211 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 533 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.83 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.84% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
60.34% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2518 crime trends

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post code 2518 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2518:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 449 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    449

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 303 reported cases of Theft.

    303

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 202 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    202

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 162 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    162

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 145 reported cases of Property damage.

    145

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 115 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    115

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 107 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    107

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 103 reported cases of Deception.

    103

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 66 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    66

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 54 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    54

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 41 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    41

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 29 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    29

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 19 reported cases of Arson.

    19

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 19 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    19

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 17 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 16 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    16

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 9 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    9

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2518 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2518

    1 in 94

    In 2023 in 2518 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 94

  • 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

  • 2518

    1 in 37

    In 2023 in 2518 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • 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 2518 rank in crime?

2518 postcode is ranked 86/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2518 a safe postcode?

2518 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2518?

The top crime types in 2518 are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2518?

449 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in 2518 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2518?

Crime in 2518 has increased by 8.84% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2518 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2518 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2518?

The least safe suburb in 2518 is Bellambi, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2518?

The safest suburb in 2518 is Tarrawanna, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2518 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2518 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bellambi, Towradgi and Corrimal.


Suburbs in Post Code 2518

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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