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Crime rate in Tweed Heads West, NSW, Australia, 2485

Suburb in Tweed

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,176 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9.97 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 360 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 58.29 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 76 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 104 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.31 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.84 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.59% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.06% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Tweed Heads West crime trends

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Tweed Heads West crime compared

Top crime types in Tweed Heads West:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 65 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    65

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 59 reported cases of Theft.

    59

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 39 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 36 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    36

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 34 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    34

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 32 reported cases of Property damage.

    32

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 17 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 7 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Tweed Heads West

    1 in 81

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 81

  • 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

  • Tweed Heads West

    1 in 59

    In 2025 in Tweed Heads West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 Tweed Heads West rank in crime?

Tweed Heads West suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Tweed Heads West a safe suburb?

Tweed Heads West suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Tweed Heads West?

The top crime types in Tweed Heads West are Assault and related offences, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Tweed Heads West?

65 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Tweed Heads West in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Tweed Heads West?

Crime in Tweed Heads West has decreased by 3.49% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Tweed Heads West in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Tweed Heads West 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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