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Crime rate in 2540 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 92.76/100

(92.76% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 48,288 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,122.15 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,169 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.92 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 382 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 897 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		7.91 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		18.58 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		58.41% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		40.71% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2540 crime trends

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post code 2540 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2540:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 464 reported cases of Theft.

    464

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 276 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    276

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 253 reported cases of Property damage.

    253

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 207 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    207

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 173 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    173

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 169 reported cases of Deception.

    169

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 129 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    129

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 102 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    102

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 91 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    91

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 85 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    85

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 51 reported cases of Arson.

    51

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 47 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    47

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 38 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    38

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 21 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    21

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 14 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    14

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 13 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    13

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2540 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2540

    1 in 126

    In 2023 in 2540 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 126

  • 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

  • 2540

    1 in 54

    In 2023 in 2540 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 54

  • 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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Neighbouring Post Codes:

2534 (45.49) 2535 (54.87) 2538 (41.27) 2539 (80.17) 2541 (97.43) 2577 (74.82) 2579 (52.7) 2622 (55.67)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2540 rank in crime?

2540 postcode is ranked 92.76/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2540 a safe postcode?

2540 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2540?

The top crime types in 2540 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 2540?

464 Theft cases were reported in 2540 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2540?

Crime in 2540 has increased by 12.62% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2540 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2540 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2540?

The least safe suburb in 2540 is Mondayong, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2540?

The safest suburb in 2540 is Jervis Bay, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2540 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2540 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Mondayong, Mayfield (Shoalhaven - NSW) and Barringella.


Suburbs in Post Code 2540

Bamarang (10) Barringella (50) Basin View (10) Berrara (10) Bewong (10) Bolong (12) Bream Beach (10) Browns Mountain (14) Brundee (31) Burrier (10) Callala Bay (10) Callala Beach (15) Cambewarra (23) Cambewarra Village (10) Comberton (22) Comerong Island (16) Cudmirrah (10) Culburra Beach (10) Currarong (12) Erowal Bay (10) Falls Creek (NSW) (10) Greenwell Point (13) Huskisson (38) Hyams Beach (34) Illaroo (34) Jerrawangala (31) Longreach (NSW) (10) Mayfield (Shoalhaven - NSW) (50) Meroo Meadow (10) Mondayong (50) Mundamia (16) Myola (NSW) (13) Nowra Hill (10) Numbaa (22) Old Erowal Bay (10) Orient Point (19) Parma (10) Pyree (10) Sanctuary Point (16) St Georges Basin (10) Sussex Inlet (14) Swanhaven (10) Tapitallee (10) Terara (21) Tomerong (11) Vincentia (10) Wandandian (25) Watersleigh (10) Wollumboola (21) Woollamia (10) Worrigee (14) Worrowing Heights (14) Wrights Beach (10) Yerriyong (43) Jervis Bay (10)

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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