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Crime rate in Tenterfield, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 91/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,505 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6,760.97 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 878 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 134.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 119 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 350 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.29 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
53.80 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
83.1% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
78.87% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Tenterfield crime trends

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Tenterfield crime compared

Top crime types in Tenterfield:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 144 reported cases of Theft.

    144

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 132 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    132

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 115 reported cases of Property damage.

    115

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 105 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    105

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 83 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    83

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 68 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    68

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 50 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    50

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 34 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    34

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 30 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    30

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 30 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    30

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 23 reported cases of Arson.

    23

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 23 reported cases of Deception.

    23

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 17 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 8 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Tenterfield there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Tenterfield

    1 in 55

    In 2024 in Tenterfield your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 55

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Tenterfield

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in Tenterfield your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tenterfield rank in crime?

Tenterfield lga is ranked 91/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Tenterfield a safe lga?

Tenterfield lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Tenterfield?

The top crime types in Tenterfield are Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Tenterfield?

144 Theft cases were reported in Tenterfield in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Tenterfield?

Crime in Tenterfield has increased by 22.97% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Tenterfield in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Tenterfield in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Tenterfield?

The least safe suburb in Tenterfield is Tabulam, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Tenterfield?

The safest suburb in Tenterfield is Wylie Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Tenterfield crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Tenterfield by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Tabulam, Rivertree and Acacia Creek.


Suburbs in Tenterfield

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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