Garthowen crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 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 Garthowen
Garthowen is a rural locality in the New England region of New South Wales, situated within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2345. Geographically characterized by undulating agricultural land typical of the North West Slopes region, the area experiences a warm temperate climate suited to primary production. Demographically, Garthowen is sparsely populated, reflecting the broader settlement pattern of the surrounding rural shire where residents are primarily engaged in agriculture and grazing enterprises.
Local life in Garthowen is distinctly rural and community-focused, relying heavily on neighboring towns for advanced commercial, educational, and medical services. The economy centers predominantly on livestock and broadacre farming. While the locality itself lacks major commercial amenities, it is connected by regional road networks that facilitate access to services in larger nearby centers within the Tamworth local government area.
The history of Garthowen is intertwined with the traditional custodianship of the region's Indigenous peoples, followed by European settlement in the 19th century as the area was opened up for pastoral leases and farming. The heritage of the locality is preserved largely through its historic rural landscapes, homesteads, and long-standing agricultural traditions that continue to define the identity of the Tamworth hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 169 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.