Crawney crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Crawney
Crawney is a rural locality situated in the north-western region of New South Wales, within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2338. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, rugged terrain, and native bushland typical of the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. Due to its remote and expansive setting, Crawney has a very low population density, with its sparse community primarily consisting of primary producers and rural landholders engaged in livestock grazing and broadacre agriculture.
Local life in Crawney is defined by its isolated, self-reliant rural environment. The locality lacks commercial amenities, retail hubs, or urban infrastructure, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Nundle and Tamworth for schooling, healthcare, and specialized services. Social and community life largely centers around agricultural activities, informal networks among neighboring landholders, and regional events hosted within the broader Tamworth local government area.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. Following exploration and the establishment of early pastoral runs in the region, Crawney developed as a remote grazing district. Its heritage is preserved through historic rural properties and historical records reflecting the challenges of European settlement, land clearing, and the evolution of pastoralism in the New England and North West regions of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 48 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.