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Crime rate in 2790 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 91.87/100

(91.87% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 15,476 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,563.11 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,735 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 112.11 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 335 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 569 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
21.65 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
36.77 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
93.6% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
71.52% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2790 crime trends

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post code 2790 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2790:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 269 reported cases of Theft.

    269

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 245 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    245

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 236 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    236

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 193 reported cases of Property damage.

    193

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 170 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    170

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 141 reported cases of Deception.

    141

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 88 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    88

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 77 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    77

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 73 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    73

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 60 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    60

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 49 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    49

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 38 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    38

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 20 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    20

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 19 reported cases of Arson.

    19

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 16 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    16

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 8 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2790 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2790

    1 in 46

    In 2024 in 2790 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 46

  • 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

  • 2790

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in 2790 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2790 rank in crime?

2790 postcode is ranked 91.87/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2790 a safe postcode?

2790 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2790?

The top crime types in 2790 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2790?

269 Theft cases were reported in 2790 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2790?

Crime in 2790 has decreased by 10.66% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2790 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2790 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2790?

The least safe suburb in 2790 is Bowenfels, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2790?

The safest suburb in 2790 is Wolgan Valley, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2790 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2790 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bowenfels, State Mine Gully and Lithgow.


Suburbs in Post Code 2790

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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