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Crime rate in Tenterfield, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 65/100

(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 676 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 103.92 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 111 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 256 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.35 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.22% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
69.22% 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 2025 in Tenterfield there were 93 reported cases of Theft.

    93

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 91 reported cases of Property damage.

    91

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 85 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    85

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 79 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    79

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 67 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    67

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 48 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    48

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 42 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    42

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 34 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    34

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 24 reported cases of Arson.

    24

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 22 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 21 reported cases of Deception.

    21

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    20

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 19 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    19

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 12 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    12

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Tenterfield there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Tenterfield

    1 in 59

    In 2025 in Tenterfield your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 59

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Tenterfield

    1 in 25

    In 2025 in Tenterfield your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 65/100 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, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Tenterfield?

93 Theft cases were reported in Tenterfield in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Tenterfield?

Crime in Tenterfield has decreased by 23.01% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Tenterfield in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Tenterfield in 2025.

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, Rocky River (Tenterfield - NSW) and Drake Village.


Suburbs in Tenterfield

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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