Bective crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bective
Bective is a rural locality situated in the New England region of New South Wales, within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2340. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural plains and pastoral country typical of the Namoi River catchment. Due to its expansive rural nature, Bective has a sparse population consisting primarily of landholders and families engaged in primary production, contributing to the broader demographic profile of the Tamworth hinterland.
Local life in Bective revolves predominantly around agriculture, featuring broadacre farming, cattle, and sheep grazing. Because of its small population and rural setting, the locality has minimal commercial amenities; residents rely on nearby regional centres such as Tamworth and Gunnedah for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. Community cohesion is largely maintained through localized agricultural networks, rural fire services, and shared regional events.
Historically, the area was traditional land of the Kamilaroi (Gamilaraay) Aboriginal people before European settlement in the 19th century. Bective takes its name from the historic Bective pastoral run established during the early colonial expansion of the Liverpool Plains. While few overt historic commercial structures remain, the landscape retains a strong heritage connection to early Australian pastoralism, large-scale land grants, and the evolution of transport routes linking the northern interior of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 194 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.