Taren Point Crime Index

42

(100 is safest)

Safer than 42% of most Australia suburbs

Taren Point Crime Map

Taren Point crime map

Taren Point Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Taren Point
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 132, up 8% from 122 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Taren Point is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of NSW suburbs are safer than Taren Point and 33% of suburbs are more dangerous than Taren Point.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 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 200% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Taren Point: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Taren Point is safer than only 42% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Taren Point’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Taren Point perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Taren Point is greater than that of roughly 67% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Taren Point, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 24 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Taren Point’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Taren Point. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Taren Point.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Taren Point is 1342 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 74 if you reside in Taren Point.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Taren Point are 1 in 36, with a rate of 2738 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include 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.

Taren Point Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person251342
Property and deception offences512738
Drug offences9483
Public order and security offences6322
Justice procedures offences9483
Other offences321718
Total1327085

Taren Point Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 74

In Taren Point

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Taren Point vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Taren Point vs NSW

Taren Point population: 1863

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1362864698770
Sexual offences214650107179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910537501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2107
Domestic violence related assault7376
Non-domestic violence related assault6322

Taren Point Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 36

In Taren Point

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Taren Point vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Taren Point vs NSW, Australia

Taren Point population: 1863

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3718002819862204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967322306
Arson137605446
Malicious damage to property749136376602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3161
Steal from motor vehicle5268
Steal from retail store3161
Break and enter dwelling5268
Break and enter non-dwelling154

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Taren Point vs NSW

Drug Offences: Taren Point 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 possession73403237641667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293547705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158415472

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: Taren Point vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321215212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences214664107179.54

Taren Point Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Taren Point vs NSW

Taren Point Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Taren Point in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Taren Point?

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

What is the crime rate in Taren Point?

The overall crime rate in Taren Point, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7085 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 Taren Point a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Taren Point total crime rate in 2021 was 7085. This means it’s 33% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Taren Point has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Taren Point safe at night?

31% of crimes in Taren Point occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Taren Point at night.

Total Crime Stats of Taren Point

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 assault57
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault136
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences119
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery212
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 harassment1210
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft63
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store43
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2119
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences52
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling05
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property137
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs61
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 drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass24
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 offences02
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences50
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1430
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order14
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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