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Crime rate in 2852 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 56.03/100

(56.03% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,737 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,225.50 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 249 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.63 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 56 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 80 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.99 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.41 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
80.21% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
47.14% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2852 crime trends

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post code 2852 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2852:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 43 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    43

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 39 reported cases of Theft.

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 29 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    29

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 23 reported cases of Property damage.

    23

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 15 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    15

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in postcode 2852 there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2852

    1 in 67

    In 2025 in 2852 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 67

  • 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

  • 2852

    1 in 47

    In 2025 in 2852 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 47

  • 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 2852 rank in crime?

2852 postcode is ranked 56.03/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2852 a safe postcode?

2852 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2852?

The top crime types in 2852 are Assault and related offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in 2852?

43 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 2852 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 2852?

Crime in 2852 has decreased by 14.14% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 2852 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2852 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 2852?

The least safe suburb in 2852 is Goolma, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2852?

The safest suburb in 2852 is Merotherie, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2852 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2852 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Goolma, Beryl and Gulgong.


Suburbs in Post Code 2852

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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