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Crime rate in 2720 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 72.33/100

(72.33% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    8,499

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1,747.30 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    699

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    82.24

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    115

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

  • Property Crimes
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    185

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    13.53

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    21.77

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    78.92%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    48.71%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2720 crime trends

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post code 2720 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2720:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 83 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    83

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 82 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    82

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 82 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    82

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 80 reported cases of Theft.

    80

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 65 reported cases of Property damage.

    65

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 47 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    47

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 44 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    44

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 42 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    42

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 36 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    36

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 32 reported cases of Deception.

    32

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 29 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    29

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 21 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    21

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 19 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    19

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 14 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    14

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 9 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 2720 there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2720

    1 in 74

    In 2023 in 2720 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • 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

  • 2720

    1 in 46

    In 2023 in 2720 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2720 rank in crime?

2720 postcode is ranked 72.33/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2720 a safe postcode?

2720 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2720?

The top crime types in 2720 are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2720?

83 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 2720 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2720?

Crime in 2720 has increased by 2.34% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2720 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2720 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2720?

The least safe suburb in 2720 is Minjary, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2720?

The safest suburb in 2720 is Wyangle, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2720 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2720 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Minjary, Jones Bridge and Argalong.


Suburbs in Post Code 2720

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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