| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
48,288 | Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
1,122.15 km2 | Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
2,043 | Total number of crimes in the Postcode |
Crimes per 1000 people |
42.31 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
456 | Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
703 | Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
9.44 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
14.56 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
postcodes with less Violent Crimes |
62.95% | Number of postcodes with less violent crimes |
|
postcodes with less Property Crimes |
29.08% | Number of postcodes with less property crimes |
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 323 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
323
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 307 reported cases of Theft.
307
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 283 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
283
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 259 reported cases of Property damage.
259
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 216 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
216
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 128 reported cases of Sexual offences.
128
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 117 reported cases of Deception.
117
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 98 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
98
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 60 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
60
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 57 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
57
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 48 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
48
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 41 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
41
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 39 reported cases of Arson.
39
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 23 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
23
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 15 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
15
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 10 reported cases of Other drug offences.
10
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
7
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
5
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
3
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
2
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.
1
In 2025 in postcode 2540 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
1
1 in 106
In 2025 in 2540 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 106
1 in 83
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 69
In 2025 in 2540 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 69
1 in 42
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
2540 postcode is ranked 92/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
2540 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in 2540 are Assault and related offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
323 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 2540 in 2025.
Crime in 2540 has decreased by 4.53% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2540 in 2025.
The least safe suburb in 2540 is Barringella, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in 2540 is Jervis Bay, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in 2540 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Barringella, Mayfield (Shoalhaven - NSW) and Bolong.
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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