Thornleigh Crime Index

65

(100 is safest)

Safer than 65% of most Australia suburbs

Thornleigh Crime Map

Thornleigh crime map

Thornleigh Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Thornleigh
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 361, down 10% from 401 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Thornleigh is in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning 42% of NSW suburbs are safer than Thornleigh and 58% of suburbs are more dangerous than Thornleigh.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 42% (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 31% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (45 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Thornleigh: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Thornleigh’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 65% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 42% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Thornleigh. Therefore, Thornleigh’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Thornleigh comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 36 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Thornleigh’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Thornleigh.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Thornleigh crime statistics shows that there are 729 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Thornleigh are 1 in 136.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Thornleigh, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 49, equivalent to a rate of 1986 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Thornleigh Crime Rates by Offences Division

Thornleigh Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 136

In Thornleigh

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Thornleigh vs NSW

Thornleigh population: 8914

NSW population: 8058541

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

Thornleigh Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 49

In Thornleigh

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Thornleigh vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Thornleigh vs NSW, Australia

Thornleigh population: 8914

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Thornleigh vs NSW

Drug Offences: Thornleigh vs New South Wales

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: Thornleigh vs NSW

Thornleigh Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Thornleigh vs NSW

Thornleigh Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Thornleigh in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Thornleigh?

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

What is the crime rate in Thornleigh?

The overall crime rate in Thornleigh, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4050 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 Thornleigh a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Thornleigh total crime rate in 2021 was 4050. This means it’s 58% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Thornleigh has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Thornleigh safe at night?

28% of crimes in Thornleigh occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Thornleigh at night.

Total Crime Stats of Thornleigh

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