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Crime rate in West Tamworth, NSW, Australia, 2340

Suburb in Tamworth Regional

Crime Rank: 80/100

(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 1,582 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 289.16 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 272 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 641 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
49.72 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
117.16 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
96.87% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
95.41% 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 2023 in West Tamworth there were 256 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    256

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 222 reported cases of Property damage.

    222

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 219 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    219

  • Theft

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 218 reported cases of Theft.

    218

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 134 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    134

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 130 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    130

  • Arson

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 67 reported cases of Arson.

    67

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 59 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    59

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    47

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 47 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    47

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 45 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    45

  • Deception

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 44 reported cases of Deception.

    44

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 40 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    40

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 21 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    21

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in West Tamworth there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Tamworth

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in West Tamworth your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 20

  • 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

  • West Tamworth

    1 in 9

    In 2023 in West Tamworth your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 West Tamworth rank in crime?

West Tamworth suburb is ranked 80/100 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, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in West Tamworth?

256 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in West Tamworth in 2023.

Is crime increasing in West Tamworth?

Crime in West Tamworth has increased by 3.06% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in West Tamworth in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West 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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