South Turramurra Crime Index

91

(100 is safest)

Safer than 91% of most Australia suburbs

South Turramurra Crime Map

South Turramurra crime map

South Turramurra Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in South Turramurra.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across South Turramurra
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 59, down 39% from 96 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • South Turramurra is in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning 12% of NSW suburbs are safer than South Turramurra and 88% of suburbs are more dangerous than South Turramurra.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 84% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 92% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in South Turramurra: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in South Turramurra are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 91% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in South Turramurra are higher than approximately 12% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 69 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of South Turramurra’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in South Turramurra. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

South Turramurra Crime rate for crimes against the person is 248 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in South Turramurra was 1 in 402. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in South Turramurra is 1 in 84, with a rate of 1178 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

South Turramurra Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person8248
Property and deception offences381178
Drug offences5155
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences131
Other offences7217
Total591829

South Turramurra Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 402

In South Turramurra

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in South Turramurra vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: South Turramurra vs NSW

South Turramurra population: 3226

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault36286493770
Sexual offences31465093179
Robbery117603122
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment14091031501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and South Turramurra crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault131
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences262
Domestic violence related assault393
Non-domestic violence related assault00

South Turramurra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 84

In South Turramurra

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in South Turramurra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: South Turramurra vs NSW, Australia

South Turramurra population: 3226

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft251800287752204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967186306
Arson137603146
Malicious damage to property649136186602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including South Turramurra crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft262
Steal from motor vehicle393
Steal from retail store5155
Break and enter dwelling5155
Break and enter non-dwelling131

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in South Turramurra vs NSW

Drug Offences: South Turramurra vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession43403212441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158413172

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: South Turramurra vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

South Turramurra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in South Turramurra vs NSW

South Turramurra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in South Turramurra in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in South Turramurra in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in South Turramurra?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in South Turramurra is fraud.

What is the crime rate in South Turramurra?

The overall crime rate in South Turramurra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1829 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is South Turramurra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that South Turramurra total crime rate in 2021 was 1829. This means it’s 88% safer than all NSW suburbs. So South Turramurra has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is South Turramurra safe at night?

34% of crimes in South Turramurra occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in South Turramurra at night.

Total Crime Stats of South Turramurra

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault143
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault50
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault41
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences28
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery62
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment61
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store25
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud68
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling45
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson31
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property186
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis113
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences30
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences07
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order30
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney