5Tenterfield
Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 in New South Wales · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 22,997 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 15 | 208.7 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 88 | 1,224.3 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 1 | 13.9 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 177 | 2,462.4 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 18 | 250.4 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 75 | 1,043.4 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 15 |
| Violence | 88 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft and burglary | 177 |
| Drugs | 18 |
| Damage and public order | 75 |
Questions about crime in Tenterfield
- Is Tenterfield safe?
- Tenterfield: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Tenterfield?
- Tenterfield: Weighted crime: 22,997 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Tenterfield?
- Recorded homicides in Tenterfield (12 months to June 2026): 0.
Other places nearby
- Glen Innes Severn 4/10
- Kyogle 8/10
- Clarence Valley 4/10
- Richmond Valley 2/10
- Lismore 3/10
- Ballina 6/10
- Tweed 6/10
- Byron 4/10
