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

Suburb in Maitland

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 10,690 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 16.61 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 813 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 76.05 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 141 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 239 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.19 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.36 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
82.91% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
67.24% 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 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 116 reported cases of Theft.

    116

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 114 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    114

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 112 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    112

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 112 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    112

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 87 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    87

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 80 reported cases of Property damage.

    80

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 50 reported cases of Deception.

    50

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 37 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    37

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 37 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    37

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 28 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    28

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Thornton (NSW)

    1 in 76

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 76

  • 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

  • Thornton (NSW)

    1 in 45

    In 2025 in Thornton (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 45

  • 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 Thornton (NSW) rank in crime?

Thornton (NSW) suburb is ranked 20/100 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, Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences.

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

116 Theft cases were reported in Thornton (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Thornton (NSW)?

Crime in Thornton (NSW) has increased by 19.21% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Thornton (NSW) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Thornton (NSW) in 2025.

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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