Avatar
user icon Account folder icon Saved Locations

Crime rate in North Tamworth, NSW, Australia, 2340

Suburb in Tamworth Regional

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,273 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 18.15 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 446 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 71.10 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 105 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 164 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.74 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.14 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
87.33% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.97% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year North Tamworth crime trends

See Forecasts

North Tamworth crime compared

Top crime types in North Tamworth:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 91 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    91

  • Theft

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 80 reported cases of Theft.

    80

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 69 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    69

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 44 reported cases of Property damage.

    44

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 36 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    36

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 34 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    34

  • Deception

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 22 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    22

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in North Tamworth there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • North Tamworth

    1 in 60

    In 2024 in North Tamworth your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 60

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • North Tamworth

    1 in 38

    In 2024 in North Tamworth your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

Can your business benefit from our crime data? Insights to evaluate locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does North Tamworth rank in crime?

North Tamworth suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is North Tamworth a safe suburb?

North Tamworth suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in North Tamworth?

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

What is the most reported crime in North Tamworth?

91 Assault and related offences cases were reported in North Tamworth in 2024.

Is crime increasing in North Tamworth?

Crime in North Tamworth has increased by 27.07% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in North Tamworth in 2024?

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

The data is based on annual 2024 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.

Feedback
How was your experience?
What could be improved about it? (optional)