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Crime rate in 2609 Post Code, ACT, Australia

Crime Rank: 63.31/100

(63.31% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    1,131

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    114.78 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,440

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    1,273.21

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    45

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

  • Property Crimes
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    401

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    39.79

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    354.55

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    96.26%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    99.32%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2609 there were 731 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    731

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2609 there were 256 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    256

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2609 there were 231 cases of Theft.

    231

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2609 there were 65 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    65

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2609 there were 61 cases of Property damage.

    61

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2609 there were 44 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    44

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2609 there were 35 cases of Assault and related offences.

    35

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2609 there were 7 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2609 there were 5 cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 2609 there were 5 cases of Robbery.

    5

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2609

    1 in 25

    In 2023 in 2609 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 25

  • 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

  • 2609

    1 in 3

    In 2023 in 2609 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 3

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2609 rank in crime?

2609 postcode is ranked 63.31/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2609 a safe postcode?

2609 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2609?

The top crime types in 2609 are Miscellaneous offences, Transport regulation offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in 2609?

731 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in 2609 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2609?

Crime in 2609 has decreased by 0.07% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2609 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2609 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2609?

The least safe suburb in 2609 is Canberra Airport, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2609?

The safest suburb in 2609 is Fyshwick, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2609 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2609 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Canberra Airport, Symonston and Pialligo.


Suburbs in Post Code 2609

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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