Tuncurry Crime Index
18
(100 is safest)
Safer than 18% of most Australia suburbs
Tuncurry Crime Map
Tuncurry Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Tuncurry.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 632, up 6% from 596 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Tuncurry is in the 22st percentile for safety, meaning 79% of NSW suburbs are safer than Tuncurry and 21% of suburbs are more dangerous than Tuncurry.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (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 increased by 131% (34 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (38 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 47% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Tuncurry: 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 Tuncurry’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 18% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.
Approximately 79% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Tuncurry. Therefore, Tuncurry’s public safety metrics are low.
How risky is that? Living in Tuncurry comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 14 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 Tuncurry’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 Tuncurry.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Tuncurry crime statistics shows that there are 2005 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 Tuncurry are 1 in 49.
Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Tuncurry, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 19, equivalent to a rate of 4880 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.
Tuncurry Crime Rates by Offences Division
Tuncurry Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 49
In Tuncurry
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Tuncurry vs NSW
Tuncurry population: 6435
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Tuncurry crime rates for the selected offences.
Tuncurry Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 19
In Tuncurry
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Tuncurry vs NSW, Australia
Tuncurry population: 6435
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Tuncurry crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Tuncurry vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Tuncurry vs NSW
Tuncurry Crimes per Square KM
Tuncurry Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Tuncurry in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Tuncurry in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Tuncurry?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Tuncurry is malicious damage to property.
What is the crime rate in Tuncurry?
The overall crime rate in Tuncurry, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9821 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 Tuncurry a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Tuncurry total crime rate in 2021 was 9821. This means it’s 21% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Tuncurry has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Tuncurry safe at night?
41% of crimes in Tuncurry occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Tuncurry at night.
Total Crime Stats of Tuncurry
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
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