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Crime rate in Terrigal, NSW, Australia, 2260

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,730 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9.06 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 545 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 42.81 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 130 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 146 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.21 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.47 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
80.03% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
49.6% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Terrigal crime trends

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Terrigal crime compared

Top crime types in Terrigal:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 101 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    101

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 74 reported cases of Theft.

    74

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 61 reported cases of Deception.

    61

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 60 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    60

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 50 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    50

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 45 reported cases of Property damage.

    45

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 29 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    29

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 27 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    27

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 23 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    23

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    16

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 11 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    11

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 8 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Terrigal

    1 in 98

    In 2023 in Terrigal your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 98

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Terrigal

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in Terrigal your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 87

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Terrigal rank in crime?

Terrigal suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Terrigal a safe suburb?

Terrigal suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Terrigal?

The top crime types in Terrigal are Assault and related offences, Theft, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Terrigal?

101 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Terrigal in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Terrigal?

Crime in Terrigal has decreased by 18.9% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Terrigal in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Terrigal in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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