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Crime rate in 2609 Post Code, ACT, Australia

Crime Rank: 65.61/100

(65.61% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,131 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 114.78 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,758 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 1,554.38 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 63 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 434 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
55.70 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
383.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
97.02% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
99.36% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2609 crime trends

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post code 2609 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2609:


  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2609 there were 929 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    929

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2609 there were 328 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    328

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2609 there were 242 reported cases of Theft.

    242

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2609 there were 88 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    88

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2609 there were 62 reported cases of Property damage.

    62

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2609 there were 42 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    42

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2609 there were 36 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    36

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2609 there were 20 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    20

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2609 there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2609 there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2609

    1 in 18

    In 2024 in 2609 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 18

  • ACT

    1 in 113

    In 2024 in ACT your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 113

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 2609

    1 in 3

    In 2024 in 2609 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 3

  • ACT

    1 in 37

    In 2024 in ACT your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2609 rank in crime?

2609 postcode is ranked 65.61/100 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?

929 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in 2609 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2609?

Crime in 2609 has increased by 22.08% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2609 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2609 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2609?

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

What is the safest suburb in 2609?

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

Where are 2609 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2609 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Fyshwick, ACT Remainder - Majura and Symonston.


Suburbs in Post Code 2609

The data is based on annual 2024 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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