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Crime rate in 2601 Post Code, ACT, Australia

Crime Rank: 92.36/100

(92.36% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,683 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.42 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,178 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 413.64 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 492 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,136 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
64.04 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
147.86 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
97.43% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
97.91% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2601 crime trends

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post code 2601 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2601:


  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2601 there were 1,398 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1,398

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2601 there were 833 reported cases of Theft.

    833

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2601 there were 391 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    391

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2601 there were 185 reported cases of Property damage.

    185

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2601 there were 100 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    100

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2601 there were 81 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    81

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2601 there were 67 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    67

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2601 there were 37 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    37

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2601 there were 34 reported cases of Robbery.

    34

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2601 there were 28 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    28

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2601 there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2601

    1 in 16

    In 2025 in 2601 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 16

  • ACT

    1 in 116

    In 2025 in ACT your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 116

  • 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

  • 2601

    1 in 7

    In 2025 in 2601 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 7

  • ACT

    1 in 35

    In 2025 in ACT your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • 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 2601 rank in crime?

2601 postcode is ranked 92.36/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2601 a safe postcode?

2601 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2601?

The top crime types in 2601 are Miscellaneous offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2601?

1,398 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in 2601 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2601?

Crime in 2601 has decreased by 100% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2601 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2601 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2601?

The least safe suburb in 2601 is City, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2601?

The safest suburb in 2601 is Acton (ACT), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2601 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2601 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are City and Acton (ACT).


Suburbs in Post Code 2601

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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