Telegraph Point Crime Index

22

(100 is safest)

Safer than 22% of most Australia suburbs

Telegraph Point Crime Map

Telegraph Point crime map

Telegraph Point Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Telegraph Point
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 47, down 6% from 50 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Telegraph Point is in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning 70% of NSW suburbs are safer than Telegraph Point and 30% of suburbs are more dangerous than Telegraph Point.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (4 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 78% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Telegraph Point: 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 Telegraph Point’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 22% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 70% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Telegraph Point. Therefore, Telegraph Point’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Telegraph Point comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 17 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 Telegraph Point’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 Telegraph Point.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Telegraph Point crime statistics shows that there are 2439 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 Telegraph Point are 1 in 40.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Telegraph Point, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 31, equivalent to a rate of 3089 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.

Telegraph Point Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person152439
Property and deception offences193089
Drug offences1163
Public order and security offences4650
Justice procedures offences6976
Other offences2325
Total477642

Telegraph Point Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 40

In Telegraph Point

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Telegraph Point vs NSW

Telegraph Point population: 615

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault8628641301770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping12031633
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910976501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault71138
Non-domestic violence related assault1163

Telegraph Point Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 31

In Telegraph Point

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Telegraph Point vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Telegraph Point vs NSW, Australia

Telegraph Point population: 615

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1618002826022204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson2376032546
Malicious damage to property149136163602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2325
Steal from motor vehicle1163
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Telegraph Point vs NSW

Drug Offences: Telegraph 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 possession13403216341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Telegraph Point vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321325212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences214664325179.54

Telegraph Point Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Telegraph Point vs NSW

Telegraph Point Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Telegraph Point in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Telegraph 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 Telegraph 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 Telegraph Point is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Telegraph Point?

The overall crime rate in Telegraph Point, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7642 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 Telegraph Point a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Telegraph Point total crime rate in 2021 was 7642. This means it’s 30% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Telegraph Point has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Telegraph Point safe at night?

43% of crimes in Telegraph Point occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Telegraph Point at night.

Total Crime Stats of Telegraph 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 assault67
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault51
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault30
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences13
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery70
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment66
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud73
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences06
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property11
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences12
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences40
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences42
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order04
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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