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Crime rate in Thornton (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2322

Suburb in Maitland

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    10,690

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    16.61 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    802

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    75.02

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    157

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

  • Property Crimes
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    253

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    14.69

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    23.67

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    86.19%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    68.94%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Thornton (NSW) crime trends

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Thornton (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Thornton (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 135 reported cases of Theft.

    135

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 120 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    120

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 98 reported cases of Deception.

    98

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 71 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    71

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 66 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    66

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 63 reported cases of Property damage.

    63

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 62 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    62

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 48 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    48

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 40 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    40

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 33 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    33

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Thornton (NSW)

    1 in 68

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 68

  • 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

  • Thornton (NSW)

    1 in 42

    In 2023 in Thornton (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • 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 Thornton (NSW) rank in crime?

Thornton (NSW) suburb is ranked 21/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Thornton (NSW) a safe suburb?

Thornton (NSW) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Thornton (NSW)?

The top crime types in Thornton (NSW) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Thornton (NSW)?

135 Theft cases were reported in Thornton (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Thornton (NSW)?

Crime in Thornton (NSW) has decreased by 1.96% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Thornton (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Thornton (NSW) 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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