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Crime rate in 2526 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 78.68/100

(78.68% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,738 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 39.56 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,120 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.91 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 137 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 367 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.18 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.93 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
65.45% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
46.66% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2526 crime trends

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post code 2526 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2526:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 221 reported cases of Theft.

    221

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 167 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    167

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 100 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    100

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 100 reported cases of Deception.

    100

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 88 reported cases of Property damage.

    88

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 81 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    81

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 78 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    78

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 73 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    73

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 48 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    48

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 39 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    39

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 32 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    32

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 26 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    26

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 15 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    15

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 11 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 10 reported cases of Arson.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 9 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2526 there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2526

    1 in 122

    In 2024 in 2526 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 122

  • 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

  • 2526

    1 in 46

    In 2024 in 2526 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46

  • 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 2526 rank in crime?

2526 postcode is ranked 78.68/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2526 a safe postcode?

2526 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2526?

The top crime types in 2526 are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2526?

221 Theft cases were reported in 2526 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2526?

Crime in 2526 has increased by 1.82% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2526 in 2024?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in 2526 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2526?

The least safe suburb in 2526 is Kembla Heights, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2526?

The safest suburb in 2526 is Cordeaux Heights, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2526 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2526 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kembla Heights, Unanderra and Kembla Grange.


Suburbs in Post Code 2526

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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