Currabubula crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
26 recorded in this period, compared with 24 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Currabubula
Currabubula is a small rural locality situated in the North West slopes region of New South Wales, within the Liverpool Plains Shire local government area and carrying the postcode 2342. Located south of Tamworth, the landscape is defined by agricultural plains and nearby rolling hills, typical of the upper Namoi River catchment. Demographically, the population is very small, consisting primarily of residents engaged in local agriculture, associated primary industries, and commuters who travel to nearby regional centers for work.
Local life and amenities in Currabubula center around a tight-knit rural community, featuring essential services such as a local public school, a community hall, and recreational spaces. The village acts as a quiet residential and service hub for the surrounding farming properties. More comprehensive retail, medical, educational, and commercial services are accessed in the larger nearby towns and the regional city of Tamworth.
The area has a rich pastoral history dating back to early European settlement in the 19th century, when the region was established primarily for sheep grazing and grain cultivation. European heritage is evident in several historic buildings and homesteads within the district. The arrival of the Main Northern railway line in the late 19th century played a significant role in the development and economic connectivity of Currabubula, facilitating the transport of local agricultural produce to broader markets.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 3 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 2 |
| Stock theft | 2 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 4 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 339 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.