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Crime rate in 2579 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 52.7/100

(52.7% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    4,625

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    849.16 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    280

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    60.54

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    18

    Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    62

    Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    3.89

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.41

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    29.2%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    25.34%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 110 cases of Deception.

    110

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 25 cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 24 cases of Theft.

    24

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 20 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 20 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    20

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 16 cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 13 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 11 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 10 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 8 cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 5 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 4 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 3 cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 3 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 2 cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 2 cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2579 there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2579

    1 in 257

    In 2023 in 2579 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 257

  • 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

  • 2579

    1 in 75

    In 2023 in 2579 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 75

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2579 rank in crime?

2579 postcode is ranked 52.7/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2579 a safe postcode?

2579 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2579?

The top crime types in 2579 are Deception, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in 2579?

110 Deception cases were reported in 2579 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2579?

Crime in 2579 has increased by 58.19% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2579 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2579 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2579?

The least safe suburb in 2579 is Tallong, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2579?

The safest suburb in 2579 is Marulan, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2579 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2579 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Tallong, Penrose and Brayton.


Suburbs in Post Code 2579

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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