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Crime rate in 2871 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 79.24/100

(79.24% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,968 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,837.17 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 944 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 105.26 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 151 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 362 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.84 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
40.37 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.9% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
75.34% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2871 crime trends

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post code 2871 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2871:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 191 reported cases of Theft.

    191

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 113 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    113

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 108 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    108

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 102 reported cases of Property damage.

    102

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 84 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    84

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 63 reported cases of Deception.

    63

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 61 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    61

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 49 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    49

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 36 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    36

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 32 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    32

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 30 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    30

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 21 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    21

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 17 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 11 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 2871 there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2871

    1 in 59

    In 2024 in 2871 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 59

  • 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

  • 2871

    1 in 25

    In 2024 in 2871 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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 2871 rank in crime?

2871 postcode is ranked 79.24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2871 a safe postcode?

2871 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2871?

The top crime types in 2871 are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 2871?

191 Theft cases were reported in 2871 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 2871?

Crime in 2871 has decreased by 23.31% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 2871 in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 2871 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 2871?

The least safe suburb in 2871 is Forbes (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2871?

The safest suburb in 2871 is Wirrinya, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2871 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2871 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Forbes (NSW), Jemalong and Paytens Bridge.


Suburbs in Post Code 2871

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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