Tenterfield Crime Index
26
(100 is safest)
Safer than 26% of most Australia suburbs
Tenterfield Crime Map
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Tenterfield Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Tenterfield.
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- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 440, up 9% from 405 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Tenterfield is in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning 82% of NSW suburbs are safer than Tenterfield and 18% of suburbs are more dangerous than Tenterfield.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 113% (9 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 18% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 2% (1 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 increased by 250% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Tenterfield: An In-Depth Analysis
AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Tenterfield are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 26% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.
The crime rates in Tenterfield are higher than approximately 82% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.
Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 16 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.
Discovering the full picture of Tenterfield’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Tenterfield. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.
Tenterfield Crime rate for crimes against the person is 3216 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Tenterfield was 1 in 30. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.
According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Tenterfield is 1 in 38, with a rate of 2553 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.
Tenterfield Crime Rates by Offences Division
Tenterfield Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 30
In Tenterfield
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Tenterfield vs NSW
Tenterfield population: 4073
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Tenterfield crime rates for the selected offences.
Tenterfield Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 38
In Tenterfield
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Tenterfield vs NSW, Australia
Tenterfield population: 4073
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Tenterfield crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Tenterfield vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Tenterfield vs NSW
Tenterfield Crimes per Square KM
Tenterfield Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Tenterfield in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Tenterfield in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Tenterfield?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Tenterfield is intimidation, stalking and harassment.
What is the crime rate in Tenterfield?
The overall crime rate in Tenterfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10803 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 Tenterfield a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Tenterfield total crime rate in 2021 was 10803. This means it’s 18% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Tenterfield has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Tenterfield safe at night?
34% of crimes in Tenterfield occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Tenterfield at night.
Total Crime Stats of Tenterfield
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
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