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Crime rate in 2870 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 88.7/100

(88.7% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    12,035

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2,454.00 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,562

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    129.79

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    279

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

  • Property Crimes
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    520

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    23.18

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    43.21

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    92.56%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    80.33%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 280 cases of Theft.

    280

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 218 cases of Assault and related offences.

    218

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 202 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    202

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 156 cases of Property damage.

    156

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 154 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    154

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 98 cases of Drug use and possession.

    98

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 88 cases of Deception.

    88

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 71 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    71

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 71 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    71

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 54 cases of Sexual offences.

    54

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 44 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    44

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 30 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    30

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 28 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    28

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 26 cases of Other drug offences.

    26

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 14 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    14

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 13 cases of Arson.

    13

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 5 cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 4 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 3 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 2 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 2870 there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2870

    1 in 43

    In 2023 in 2870 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 43

  • 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

  • 2870

    1 in 23

    In 2023 in 2870 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2870 rank in crime?

2870 postcode is ranked 88.7/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2870 a safe postcode?

2870 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2870?

The top crime types in 2870 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2870?

280 Theft cases were reported in 2870 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2870?

Crime in 2870 has increased by 12.05% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2870 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2870 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2870?

The least safe suburb in 2870 is Goonumbla, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2870?

The safest suburb in 2870 is Parkes (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2870 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2870 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Goonumbla, Alectown and Tichborne.


Suburbs in Post Code 2870

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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