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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)
  • Population
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    12,730

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    9.06 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    545

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    42.81

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    130

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    146

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.21

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.47

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    80.03%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    49.6%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

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

    101

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 74 cases of Theft.

    74

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 61 cases of Deception.

    61

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    60

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    50

  • Property damage

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

    45

  • Sexual offences

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

    29

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    27

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    23

  • Drug use and possession

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

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    16

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    11

  • Other drug offences

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

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Terrigal there were 4 cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    1

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


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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