Terrey Hills Crime Index

84

(100 is safest)

Safer than 84% of most Australia suburbs

Terrey Hills Crime Map

Terrey Hills crime map

Terrey Hills Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Terrey Hills
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 85, down 17% from 102 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Terrey Hills is in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning 25% of NSW suburbs are safer than Terrey Hills and 75% of suburbs are more dangerous than Terrey Hills.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 250% (5 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 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (5 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.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Terrey Hills: 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 Terrey Hills are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 84% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Terrey Hills are higher than approximately 25% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 54 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 Terrey Hills’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 Terrey Hills. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Terrey Hills Crime rate for crimes against the person is 574 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Terrey Hills was 1 in 173. 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 Terrey Hills is 1 in 79, with a rate of 1243 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.

Terrey Hills Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person18574
Property and deception offences391243
Drug offences6191
Public order and security offences132
Justice procedures offences4128
Other offences17542
Total852710

Terrey Hills Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 173

In Terrey Hills

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Terrey Hills vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Terrey Hills vs NSW

Terrey Hills population: 3137

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault862864255770
Sexual offences714650223179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment34091096501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4128
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences396
Domestic violence related assault4128
Non-domestic violence related assault4128

Terrey Hills Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 79

In Terrey Hills

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Terrey Hills vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Terrey Hills vs NSW, Australia

Terrey Hills population: 3137

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft301800289562204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496732306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property849136255602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft264
Steal from motor vehicle264
Steal from retail store396
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling132

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Terrey Hills vs NSW

Drug Offences: Terrey Hills 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 possession3340329641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116321366
Other drug offences258416472

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: Terrey Hills vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732132212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Terrey Hills Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Terrey Hills vs NSW

Terrey Hills Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Terrey Hills in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Terrey Hills?

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

What is the crime rate in Terrey Hills?

The overall crime rate in Terrey Hills, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2710 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 Terrey Hills a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Terrey Hills total crime rate in 2021 was 2710. This means it’s 75% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Terrey Hills has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Terrey Hills safe at night?

41% of crimes in Terrey Hills occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Terrey Hills at night.

Total Crime Stats of Terrey Hills

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 assault44
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault64
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences015
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery153
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 harassment23
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle82
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store33
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1515
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences64
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property108
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis42
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs30
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 drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences70
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences716
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions70
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures11

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