Bowling Alley Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bowling Alley Point
Bowling Alley Point 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. The area is characterized by undulating pastoral land, native bush reserves, and proximity to the Peel River and Chaffey Dam catchment systems. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, primarily engaged in agriculture, livestock grazing, and land management.
Local amenities within Bowling Alley Point are minimal, reflecting its quiet, rural composition. Residents rely primarily on nearby settlements, including Nundle and the regional hub of Tamworth, for commercial services, education, and healthcare. Recreational activities in the area are largely nature-focused, drawing visitors and locals for fishing, camping, and boating on the waterways associated with Chaffey Dam.
The locality derives its distinctive name from historical activities associated with early European settlement, transport routes, and timber-getting in the region during the 19th century. While it lacks major commercial heritage infrastructure, the area retains historical connections to the broader gold-mining and pastoral expansion that shaped the upper Peel River valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 21 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.