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Crime rate in 2602 Post Code, ACT, Australia

Crime Rank: 88.82/100

(88.82% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    34,538

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    21.97 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    2,488

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    72.04

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    250

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

  • Property Crimes
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    1,232

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    7.24

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    35.67

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    54.18%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    72.77%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2602 crime trends

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post code 2602 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2602:


  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2602 there were 932 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    932

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2602 there were 685 reported cases of Theft.

    685

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2602 there were 283 reported cases of Property damage.

    283

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2602 there were 202 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    202

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2602 there were 183 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    183

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2602 there were 62 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    62

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2602 there were 46 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    46

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2602 there were 42 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    42

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2602 there were 32 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    32

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 2602 there were 21 reported cases of Robbery.

    21


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2602

    1 in 138

    In 2023 in 2602 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 138

  • ACT

    1 in 114

    In 2023 in ACT your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 114

  • 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

  • 2602

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in 2602 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • ACT

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in ACT your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2602 rank in crime?

2602 postcode is ranked 88.82/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2602 a safe postcode?

2602 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2602?

The top crime types in 2602 are Miscellaneous offences, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 2602?

932 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in 2602 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2602?

Crime in 2602 has decreased by 12.67% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2602 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2602 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2602?

The least safe suburb in 2602 is Dickson, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2602?

The safest suburb in 2602 is O'Connor (ACT), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2602 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2602 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Dickson, Lyneham and Downer.


Suburbs in Post Code 2602

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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