2518, NSW · Postcode
Recorded crime in the area — the overall offence rate per 100,000 residents, the mix of offence types, and how it is changing. Sourced from state and territory police data; offence definitions differ by state, so comparisons across state lines are indicative only.
Just 5 recorded offences per 100,000 people make postcode 2518 one of the safest areas in the region. This very low crime rate stands out significantly compared to most similar areas across the country.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2518, NSW — lower than 84% of areas.
| 2518, NSW | 5 |
|---|---|
| Wollongong | 8,852 |
The overall recorded-offence rate and its five-year trend.
The area is notably quiet, with only 5 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than the figure for most other areas.
5
Lower than 84% of postcode areas.
Total recorded criminal offences per 100,000 residents per year (latest complete year, from the state/territory police service). The per-capita rate is the meaningful map metric — raw counts just track population. Offence definitions and counting rules differ by state, so cross-state comparisons are indicative only.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Crime & Safety in 2518, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2518/2518-nsw/topic/crime-safety
