Tocumwal Crime Index

70

(100 is safest)

Safer than 70% of most Australia suburbs

Tocumwal Crime Map

Tocumwal crime map

Tocumwal Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Tocumwal
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 124, down 57% from 291 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Tocumwal is in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning 46% of NSW suburbs are safer than Tocumwal and 54% of suburbs are more dangerous than Tocumwal.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (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 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 37% (13 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.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Tocumwal: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Tocumwal is ranked safer than 70% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Tocumwal crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 46% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Tocumwal. As a result, Tocumwal has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Tocumwal, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 39 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Tocumwal’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Tocumwal’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Tocumwal’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Tocumwal is 1153 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Tocumwal is 1 in 86. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Tocumwal is 1 in 74. This is equal to a rate of 1328 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Tocumwal Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person331153
Property and deception offences381328
Drug offences19664
Public order and security offences9314
Justice procedures offences11384
Other offences14489
Total1244333

Tocumwal Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 86

In Tocumwal

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Tocumwal vs NSW

Tocumwal population: 2862

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1462864489770
Sexual offences21465070179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1540910524501
Other offences against the person218837023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault135
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences135
Domestic violence related assault3105
Non-domestic violence related assault10349

Tocumwal Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 74

In Tocumwal

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Tocumwal vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Tocumwal vs NSW, Australia

Tocumwal population: 2862

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft221800287692204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967210306
Arson237607046
Malicious damage to property849136280602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft135
Steal from motor vehicle3105
Steal from retail store270
Break and enter dwelling3105
Break and enter non-dwelling3105

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Tocumwal vs NSW

Drug Offences: Tocumwal 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 possession153403252441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences4584114072

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: Tocumwal vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664105179.54

Tocumwal Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Tocumwal vs NSW

Tocumwal Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Tocumwal in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Tocumwal?

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

What is the crime rate in Tocumwal?

The overall crime rate in Tocumwal, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4333 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 Tocumwal a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Tocumwal total crime rate in 2021 was 4333. This means it’s 54% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Tocumwal has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Tocumwal safe at night?

42% of crimes in Tocumwal occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Tocumwal at night.

Total Crime Stats of Tocumwal

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault63
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault610
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences27
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery71
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 harassment615
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle63
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store22
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling72
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud77
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences95
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling43
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling313
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property58
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 cannabis79
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines43
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs83
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 amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass41
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences63
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences10
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences94
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences16310
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order46
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions43
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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