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Crime rate in 2879 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 47.1/100

(47.1% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    579

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    13,319.98 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    136

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    234.89

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    27

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

  • Property Crimes
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    49

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    46.63

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    84.63

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    96.9%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    93.68%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 22 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    22

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 20 cases of Assault and related offences.

    20

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 16 cases of Property damage.

    16

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 16 cases of Theft.

    16

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 14 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 11 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 11 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    11

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 6 cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 4 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 3 cases of Arson.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 3 cases of Deception.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 3 cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 3 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 1 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2879 there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2879

    1 in 21

    In 2023 in 2879 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 21

  • 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

  • 2879

    1 in 12

    In 2023 in 2879 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 12

  • 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 2879 rank in crime?

2879 postcode is ranked 47.1/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2879 a safe postcode?

2879 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2879?

The top crime types in 2879 are Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 2879?

22 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in 2879 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2879?

Crime in 2879 has increased by 49.45% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2879 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2879 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2879?

The least safe suburb in 2879 is Sunset Strip (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2879?

The safest suburb in 2879 is Menindee, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2879 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2879 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Sunset Strip (NSW) and Menindee.


Suburbs in Post Code 2879

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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