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Crime rate in 2898 Post Code, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 32.58/100

(32.58% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 445 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 16.29 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 31 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 69.66 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 13 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
29.21 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
8.99 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
94.77% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
12.95% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 2898 crime trends

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post code 2898 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 2898:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2898 there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2898 there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in postcode 2898 there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 2898 there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2898 there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 2898 there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in postcode 2898 there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in postcode 2898 there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 2898 there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 2898 there were 1 reported cases of Theft.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 2898

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in 2898 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 34

  • 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

  • 2898

    1 in 111

    In 2023 in 2898 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 111

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 2898 rank in crime?

2898 postcode is ranked 32.58/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 2898 a safe postcode?

2898 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 2898?

The top crime types in 2898 are Assault and related offences, Sexual offences, Drug use and possession.

What is the most reported crime in 2898?

9 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 2898 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 2898?

Crime in 2898 has increased by 72.22% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 2898 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 2898 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 2898?

The least safe suburb in 2898 is Lord Howe Island, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 2898?

The safest suburb in 2898 is Lord Howe Island, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 2898 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 2898 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Lord Howe Island.


Suburbs in Post Code 2898

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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