Thirlmere Crime Index

82

(100 is safest)

Safer than 82% of most Australia suburbs

Thirlmere Crime Map

Thirlmere crime map

Thirlmere Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Thirlmere
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 134, up 4% from 129 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Thirlmere is in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning 24% of NSW suburbs are safer than Thirlmere and 76% of suburbs are more dangerous than Thirlmere.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (3 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 50% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 4% (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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Thirlmere: 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 Thirlmere is safer than only 82% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Thirlmere’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Thirlmere perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Thirlmere is greater than that of roughly 24% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Thirlmere, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 50 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 Thirlmere’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 Thirlmere. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Thirlmere.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Thirlmere is 723 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 137 if you reside in Thirlmere.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Thirlmere are 1 in 81, with a rate of 1225 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.

Thirlmere Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person36723
Property and deception offences611225
Drug offences5100
Public order and security offences10201
Justice procedures offences11221
Other offences11221
Total1342690

Thirlmere Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 137

In Thirlmere

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Thirlmere vs NSW

Thirlmere population: 4981

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1962864381770
Sexual offences41465080179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1340910261501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault240
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences240
Domestic violence related assault16321
Non-domestic violence related assault360

Thirlmere Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 81

In Thirlmere

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Thirlmere vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Thirlmere vs NSW, Australia

Thirlmere population: 4981

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft261800285222204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967161306
Arson7376014146
Malicious damage to property2049136402602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft360
Steal from motor vehicle6120
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling6120
Break and enter non-dwelling240

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Thirlmere vs NSW

Drug Offences: Thirlmere 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 possession4340328041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158412072

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: Thirlmere vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct41732180212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences614664120179.54

Thirlmere Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Thirlmere vs NSW

Thirlmere Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Thirlmere in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Thirlmere?

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

What is the crime rate in Thirlmere?

The overall crime rate in Thirlmere, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2690 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 Thirlmere a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Thirlmere total crime rate in 2021 was 2690. This means it’s 76% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Thirlmere has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Thirlmere safe at night?

39% of crimes in Thirlmere occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Thirlmere at night.

Total Crime Stats of Thirlmere

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 Police20
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1616
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault53
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences65
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery62
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 harassment1113
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle46
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling76
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud65
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences46
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling106
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling612
Property and deception offencesArsonArson47
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1720
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 cannabis11
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 drugs02
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent20
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences26
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences23
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences28
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order85
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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