Daruka crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 17 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Daruka
Daruka is a semi-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. Located a short distance northeast of Tamworth, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural lands, native vegetation, and lifestyle acreage properties. Due to its proximity to the regional hub of Tamworth, the population largely consists of residents commuting to the city for employment, education, and commercial services, alongside those engaged in local agricultural pursuits.
As a predominantly residential and rural locality, Daruka has limited internal commercial infrastructure, relying instead on nearby Tamworth for major shopping, medical facilities, educational institutions, and professional services. Local life is centered around rural living, with properties typically featuring larger land sizes. The area is connected to the wider region via secondary rural roads that link directly to the New England Highway, facilitating regional transit and access to essential services.
Historically, the region lies within the traditional lands of the Kamilaroi (Gomeroi) Aboriginal people, who inhabited the Namoi River catchment and surrounding tablelands prior to European settlement. Following European exploration and the expansion of the pastoral industry in the 19th century, the area developed primarily around sheep grazing, cattle production, and broadacre farming. While modern Daruka has evolved primarily into a rural-residential fringe of Tamworth, its historical footprint remains tied to the agricultural development of the greater Tamworth and Peel River districts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 770 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.