Telopea Crime Index

29

(100 is safest)

Safer than 29% of most Australia suburbs

Telopea Crime Map

Telopea crime map

Telopea Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Telopea
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 430, up 10% from 392 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Telopea is in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning 72% of NSW suburbs are safer than Telopea and 28% of suburbs are more dangerous than Telopea.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 51% (30 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 72% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 27% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Telopea: 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 Telopea is safer than only 29% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Telopea’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Telopea perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Telopea is greater than that of roughly 72% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Telopea, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 18 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 Telopea’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 Telopea. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Telopea.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Telopea is 1157 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 85 if you reside in Telopea.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Telopea are 1 in 23, with a rate of 4143 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.

Telopea Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person621157
Property and deception offences2224143
Drug offences42784
Public order and security offences17317
Justice procedures offences30560
Other offences571064
Total4308024

Telopea Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 85

In Telopea

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Telopea vs NSW

Telopea population: 5359

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide172191
Assault2962864541770
Sexual offences614650112179
Robbery217603722
Abduction and kidnapping1203193
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2140910392501
Other offences against the person218833723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault593
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences119
Domestic violence related assault14261
Non-domestic violence related assault14261

Telopea Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 23

In Telopea

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Telopea vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Telopea vs NSW, Australia

Telopea population: 5359

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11618002821652204
Burglary/Break and Enter4324967802306
Arson237603746
Malicious damage to property61491361138602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft7131
Steal from motor vehicle40746
Steal from retail store21392
Break and enter dwelling40746
Break and enter non-dwelling356

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Telopea vs NSW

Drug Offences: Telopea 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 possession363403267241667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293377705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences458417572

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: Telopea vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321131212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1014664187179.54

Telopea Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Telopea vs NSW

Telopea Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Telopea in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Telopea in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Telopea?

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

What is the crime rate in Telopea?

The overall crime rate in Telopea, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8024 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 Telopea a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Telopea total crime rate in 2021 was 8024. This means it’s 28% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Telopea has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Telopea safe at night?

30% of crimes in Telopea occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Telopea at night.

Total Crime Stats of Telopea

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder01
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police31
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2914
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2714
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault55
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences721
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery301
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 harassment4121
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft77
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3740
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1621
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods76
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1920
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3021
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences51
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2440
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling113
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4861
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine04
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis913
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines128
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs39
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
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 drugs10
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences74
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent32
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences710
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences256
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1912
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions913
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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