Barraba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
160 recorded in this period, compared with 96 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Barraba
Barraba is a rural town located in the North West slopes region of New South Wales, situated within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2347. Positioned along the Manilla River, the locality serves as an agricultural service hub characterized by surrounding grazing lands and rugged natural landscapes, including the nearby Mount Kaputar National Park. At the 2021 census, Barraba recorded a population of approximately 1,150 residents, reflecting a tight-knit community typical of regional inland Australia.
The town provides essential local services and amenities to support its residents and the surrounding farming district, including retail stores, medical services, educational facilities, and sporting infrastructure. Community life largely revolves around local agriculture, seasonal events, and outdoor recreation, with the Manilla River and nearby regional attractions offering opportunities for camping, fishing, and bushwalking.
European settlement in the Barraba area dates back to the mid-19th century, initially driven by pastoralism before gold, copper, and asbestos mining temporarily stimulated the local economy. The town's historical heritage is preserved in several 19th-century civic and commercial buildings that line the main street, as well as through local museum exhibits that document its Indigenous connections and pioneering past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 17 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 15 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 9 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 9 | 1 |
| Other theft | 7 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 8 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 0 |
| Trespass | 5 | 8 |
| Fraud | 4 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences | 3 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,329 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.