Tathra Crime Index

92

(100 is safest)

Safer than 92% of most Australia suburbs

Tathra Crime Map

Tathra crime map

Tathra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Tathra
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 44, down 27% from 60 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Tathra is in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning 27% of NSW suburbs are safer than Tathra and 73% of suburbs are more dangerous than Tathra.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (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 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Tathra: 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 Tathra is safer than only 92% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Tathra’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Tathra perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Tathra is greater than that of roughly 27% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Tathra, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 72 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 Tathra’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 Tathra. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Tathra.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Tathra is 720 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 138 if you reside in Tathra.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Tathra are 1 in 152, with a rate of 654 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.

Tathra Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person11720
Property and deception offences10654
Drug offences2131
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences4262
Other offences171113
Total442880

Tathra Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 138

In Tathra

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Tathra vs NSW

Tathra population: 1528

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault862864524770
Sexual offences11465065179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910131501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences165
Domestic violence related assault3196
Non-domestic violence related assault4262

Tathra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 152

In Tathra

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Tathra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Tathra vs NSW, Australia

Tathra population: 1528

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft81800285242204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967131306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling165
Break and enter non-dwelling165

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Tathra vs NSW

Drug Offences: Tathra 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 possession1340326541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158416572

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: Tathra 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

Tathra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Tathra vs NSW

Tathra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Tathra in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Tathra?

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

What is the crime rate in Tathra?

The overall crime rate in Tathra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2880 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 Tathra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Tathra total crime rate in 2021 was 2880. This means it’s 73% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Tathra has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Tathra safe at night?

32% of crimes in Tathra occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Tathra at night.

Total Crime Stats of Tathra

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault23
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault54
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences06
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery21
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 harassment32
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle20
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 offencesTheftFraud26
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences42
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property30
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 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 offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
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 offences50
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences13
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1714
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
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