Taree South Crime Index

21

(100 is safest)

Safer than 21% of most Australia suburbs

Taree South Crime Map

Taree South crime map

Taree South Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Taree South
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 38, down 12% from 43 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Taree South is in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning 83% of NSW suburbs are safer than Taree South and 17% of suburbs are more dangerous than Taree South.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 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 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Taree South: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Taree South’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 21% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 83% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Taree South. Therefore, Taree South’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Taree South comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 16 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Taree South’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Taree South.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Taree South crime statistics shows that there are 1846 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Taree South are 1 in 53.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Taree South, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 24, equivalent to a rate of 4000 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Taree South Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person61846
Property and deception offences134000
Drug offences2615
Public order and security offences1308
Justice procedures offences3923
Other offences134000
Total3811692

Taree South Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 53

In Taree South

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Taree South vs NSW

Taree South population: 325

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864615770
Sexual offences214650615179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910615501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1308
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1308
Domestic violence related assault2615
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Taree South Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 24

In Taree South

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Taree South vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Taree South vs NSW, Australia

Taree South population: 325

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft918002827692204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967308306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property349136923602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle41231
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling1308

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Taree South vs NSW

Drug Offences: Taree South 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 possession13403230841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences1584130872

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: Taree South vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321308212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Taree South Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Taree South vs NSW

Taree South Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Taree South in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Taree South?

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

What is the crime rate in Taree South?

The overall crime rate in Taree South, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 11692 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 Taree South a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Taree South total crime rate in 2021 was 11692. This means it’s 17% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Taree South has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Taree South safe at night?

41% of crimes in Taree South occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Taree South at night.

Total Crime Stats of Taree South

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 assault12
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences24
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery31
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 harassment22
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud34
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property53
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 cannabis21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 amphetamines10
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 conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences50
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences213
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions41
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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