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Crime rate in South Tamworth, NSW, Australia, 2340

Suburb in Tamworth Regional

Crime Rank: 70/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6,621

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.79 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,732

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    261.59

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    293

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    687

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    44.25

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    103.76

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    96.46%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    94.58%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 315 cases of Theft.

    315

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 241 cases of Assault and related offences.

    241

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 226 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    226

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 201 cases of Property damage.

    201

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 167 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    167

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 154 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    154

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 87 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    87

  • Deception

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 77 cases of Deception.

    77

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 68 cases of Drug use and possession.

    68

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 48 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    48

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 47 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    47

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 39 cases of Sexual offences.

    39

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 23 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    23

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 11 cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 8 cases of Other drug offences.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 5 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 4 cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 4 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 2 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 2 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 1 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in South Tamworth there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Tamworth

    1 in 23

    In 2023 in South Tamworth your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 23

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • South Tamworth

    1 in 10

    In 2023 in South Tamworth your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does South Tamworth rank in crime?

South Tamworth suburb is ranked 70/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Tamworth a safe suburb?

South Tamworth suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in South Tamworth?

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

What is the most reported crime in South Tamworth?

315 Theft cases were reported in South Tamworth in 2023.

Is crime increasing in South Tamworth?

Crime in South Tamworth has increased by 11.1% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in South Tamworth in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in South Tamworth in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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