Central Tilba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Central Tilba
Central Tilba is a historic village located on the far south coast of New South Wales, within the Eurobodalla Shire local government area (postcode 2546). Situated at the foot of Mount Gulaga (formerly Mount Dromedary), the locality is characterized by its rolling green dairy country and proximity to the Tasman Sea coast. The population is small, reflecting a quiet rural-residential and tourism-oriented demographic typical of the region's smaller hinterland settlements.
The local economy and community life are heavily centered around heritage tourism, artisan retail, and agriculture. The village features a modest commercial precinct comprising preserved 19th-century buildings that house specialty shops, cafes, and local craft stores. Essential services and broader civic amenities are accessed via nearby larger centers such as Narooma and Bermagui.
Central Tilba is renowned for its intact Victorian-era streetscape, which is classified by the National Trust. Originally established in the late 19th century due to the gold rush and subsequent dairy boom, the entire village and surrounding landscape were shaped by early European settlement overlaid upon the deep spiritual significance of the area to the traditional Aboriginal custodians, the Yuin people.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 4 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 342 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.