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Crime rate in Tamworth, NSW, Australia, 2340

Suburb in Tamworth Regional

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 189 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.24 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,402 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 7,417.99 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 144 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 362 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
761.90 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
1,915.34 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
99.86% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
99.62% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Tamworth crime trends

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Tamworth crime compared

Top crime types in Tamworth:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 584 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    584

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 250 reported cases of Theft.

    250

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 108 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    108

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 84 reported cases of Deception.

    84

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 75 reported cases of Property damage.

    75

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 61 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    61

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 47 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    47

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 33 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    33

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 33 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    33

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 26 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    26

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    24

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 24 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    24

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 23 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    23

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 18 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    18

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Arson

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

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Tamworth there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Tamworth

    1 in 1

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

  • 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

  • Tamworth

    1 in 1

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

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tamworth rank in crime?

Tamworth suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Tamworth a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Tamworth?

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

What is the most reported crime in Tamworth?

584 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Tamworth in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Tamworth?

Crime in Tamworth has increased by 2.71% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Tamworth in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 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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