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Crime rate in 2526 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 72.12/100

(72.12% 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 1,059 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 63.27 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 139 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 370 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.11 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
56.6% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
48.39% 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 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 228 reported cases of Theft.

    228

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 121 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    121

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 107 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    107

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 90 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    90

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 78 reported cases of Deception.

    78

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 77 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    77

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 73 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    73

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 69 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    69

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 64 reported cases of Property damage.

    64

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 43 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    43

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 27 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    27

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 17 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 11 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2526 there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2526

    1 in 120

    In 2025 in 2526 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • 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

  • 2526

    1 in 45

    In 2025 in 2526 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 45

  • 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 2526 rank in crime?

2526 postcode is ranked 72.12/100 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, Transport regulation offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2526?

228 Theft cases were reported in 2526 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2526?

Crime in 2526 has decreased by 5.45% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2526 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2526 in 2025.

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 Mount Kembla, 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 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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