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Crime rate in 2749 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 74.62/100

(74.62% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,027 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 47.09 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 794 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 46.63 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 189 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 277 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.10 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.27 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.47% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
33.59% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2749 crime trends

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post code 2749 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2749:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 139 reported cases of Theft.

    139

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 126 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    126

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 107 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    107

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 105 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    105

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 78 reported cases of Property damage.

    78

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 61 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    61

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 51 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    51

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 34 reported cases of Deception.

    34

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 30 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    30

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 10 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2749 there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2749

    1 in 90

    In 2025 in 2749 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 90

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 2749

    1 in 61

    In 2025 in 2749 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 61

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2749 rank in crime?

2749 postcode is ranked 74.62/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2749 a safe postcode?

2749 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2749?

The top crime types in 2749 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2749?

139 Theft cases were reported in 2749 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2749?

Crime in 2749 has decreased by 22% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2749 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2749 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2749?

The least safe suburb in 2749 is Castlereagh, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2749?

The safest suburb in 2749 is Cranebrook, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2749 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2749 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Castlereagh and Cranebrook.


Suburbs in Post Code 2749

The data is based on annual 2025 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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