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Crime rate in West Tamworth, NSW, Australia, 2340

Suburb in Tamworth Regional

Crime Rank: 89/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,471 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.25 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,739 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 317.86 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 314 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 595 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
57.39 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
108.76 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
97.08% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
94.91% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year West Tamworth crime trends

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West Tamworth crime compared

Top crime types in West Tamworth:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 357 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    357

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 290 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    290

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 217 reported cases of Property damage.

    217

  • Theft

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 214 reported cases of Theft.

    214

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 167 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    167

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 145 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    145

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 62 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    62

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 60 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    60

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 57 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    57

  • Deception

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 43 reported cases of Deception.

    43

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 37 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    37

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 25 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    25

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 20 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    20

  • Arson

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 19 reported cases of Arson.

    19

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 11 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    11

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in West Tamworth there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Tamworth

    1 in 17

    In 2024 in West Tamworth your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 17

  • 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

  • West Tamworth

    1 in 9

    In 2024 in West Tamworth your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does West Tamworth rank in crime?

West Tamworth suburb is ranked 89/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is West Tamworth a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in West Tamworth?

The top crime types in West Tamworth are Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in West Tamworth?

357 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in West Tamworth in 2024.

Is crime increasing in West Tamworth?

Crime in West Tamworth has increased by 9.92% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in West Tamworth in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West 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.

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