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Crime rate in 2528 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 87.53/100

(87.53% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 23,732 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.28 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,844 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 77.70 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 340 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 594 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.33 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.03 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
78.52% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
54.87% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2528 crime trends

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post code 2528 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2528:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 332 reported cases of Theft.

    332

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 316 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    316

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 225 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    225

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 178 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    178

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 161 reported cases of Property damage.

    161

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 126 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    126

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 123 reported cases of Deception.

    123

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 107 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    107

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 87 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    87

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 45 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    45

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 29 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    29

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 27 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    27

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 26 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    26

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 16 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    16

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 14 reported cases of Arson.

    14

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2528 there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2528

    1 in 70

    In 2025 in 2528 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 70

  • 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

  • 2528

    1 in 40

    In 2025 in 2528 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 40

  • 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 2528 rank in crime?

2528 postcode is ranked 87.53/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2528 a safe postcode?

2528 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2528?

The top crime types in 2528 are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2528?

332 Theft cases were reported in 2528 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2528?

Crime in 2528 has increased by 15.83% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2528 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2528 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2528?

The least safe suburb in 2528 is Warilla, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2528?

The safest suburb in 2528 is Barrack Point, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2528 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2528 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Warilla, Lake Illawarra and Barrack Heights.


Suburbs in Post Code 2528

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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