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Crime rate in Tamworth Regional, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 88/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 63,240 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10,113.94 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 8,940 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 141.37 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,470 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,797 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
23.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.23 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
89.94% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
68.61% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Tamworth Regional crime trends

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Tamworth Regional crime compared

Top crime types in Tamworth Regional:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 2,112 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2,112

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 1,301 reported cases of Theft.

    1,301

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 1,237 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,237

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 788 reported cases of Property damage.

    788

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 774 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    774

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 642 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    642

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 398 reported cases of Deception.

    398

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 331 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    331

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 299 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    299

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 290 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    290

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 215 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    215

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 160 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    160

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 156 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    156

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 75 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    75

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 66 reported cases of Arson.

    66

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 32 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    32

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 23 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    23

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 11 reported cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    9

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Tamworth Regional

    1 in 43

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 43

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Tamworth Regional

    1 in 23

    In 2024 in Tamworth Regional your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Tamworth Regional rank in crime?

Tamworth Regional lga is ranked 88/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Tamworth Regional a safe lga?

Tamworth Regional lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Tamworth Regional?

The top crime types in Tamworth Regional are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Tamworth Regional?

2,112 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Tamworth Regional in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Tamworth Regional?

Crime in Tamworth Regional has increased by 19.22% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Tamworth Regional in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Tamworth Regional in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Tamworth Regional?

The least safe suburb in Tamworth Regional is West Tamworth, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Tamworth Regional?

The safest suburb in Tamworth Regional is Mayvale, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Tamworth Regional crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Tamworth Regional by crime crime rank and violent crimes are West Tamworth, South Tamworth and Tamworth.


Suburbs in Tamworth Regional

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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