Tenterfield Crime Index

26

(100 is safest)

Safer than 26% of most Australia suburbs

Tenterfield Crime Map

Tenterfield crime map

Tenterfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Tenterfield
  • 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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1313216
Property and deception offences1042553
Drug offences411007
Public order and security offences501228
Justice procedures offences491203
Other offences651596
Total44010803

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)

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

Crimes Against the Person: Tenterfield vs NSW

Tenterfield population: 4073

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault59628641449770
Sexual offences1714650417179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment50409101228501
Other offences against the person5188312323

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault6147
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences11270
Domestic violence related assault40982
Non-domestic violence related assault16393

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 offences in Tenterfield vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Tenterfield vs NSW, Australia

Tenterfield population: 4073

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5118002812522204
Burglary/Break and Enter1424967344306
Arson237604946
Malicious damage to property3749136908602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft7172
Steal from motor vehicle125
Steal from retail store374
Break and enter dwelling14344
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Tenterfield vs NSW

Drug Offences: Tenterfield 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 possession343403283541667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293497705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116251366
Other drug offences458419872

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: Tenterfield vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct3217321786212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1814664442179.54

Tenterfield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Tenterfield vs NSW

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

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 Police13
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2840
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2116
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault16
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences718
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery811
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 harassment6150
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person35
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft27
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle61
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store23
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods112
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1112
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud818
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences107
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1014
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling710
Property and deception offencesArsonArson32
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4837
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2729
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines33
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs52
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis51
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 cannabis21
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences64
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass410
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct109
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language1010
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent03
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1518
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences811
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1654
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2228
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1715
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer106
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