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Crime rate in 2720 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 78.36/100

(78.36% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,499 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,747.30 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 856 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 100.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 123 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 304 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		14.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		35.77 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		85.04% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		70.35% 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:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 115 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    115

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 103 reported cases of Theft.

    103

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 102 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    102

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 100 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    100

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 96 reported cases of Property damage.

    96

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 86 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    86

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 50 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    50

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 38 reported cases of Deception.

    38

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 36 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    36

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 23 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    23

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 19 reported cases of Arson.

    19

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 18 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    18

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 17 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 16 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    16

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 10 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    10

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 9 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2720 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2720

    1 in 69

    In 2024 in 2720 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 69

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 2720

    1 in 28

    In 2024 in 2720 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Neighbouring Post Codes:

2582 (70.03) 2611 (12.35) 2629 (32.62) 2642 (53.06) 2649 (3.18) 2653 (45.41) 2722 (55.11) 2727 (25.1) 2729 (40.55) 2730 (42.08)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2720 rank in crime?

2720 postcode is ranked 78.36/100 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 Justice procedures offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in 2720?

115 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in 2720 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2720?

Crime in 2720 has increased by 22.46% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2720 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2720 in 2024.

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, Gadara and Wereboldera.


Suburbs in Post Code 2720

Argalong (10) Blowering (50) Bombowlee (10) Bombowlee Creek (10) Couragago (10) Gadara (50) Gilmore (NSW) (11) Gocup (10) Goobarragandra (23) Jones Bridge (10) Killimicat (10) Lacmalac (10) Little River (NSW) (10) Minjary (50) Mundongo (10) Red Hill (Snowy Valleys - NSW) (10) Talbingo (16) Tumorrama (10) Tumut (32) Tumut Plains (10) Wereboldera (50) Wermatong (10) Windowie (10) Wyangle (10)

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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