Jennings crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
17 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Jennings
Jennings is a rural locality situated in the New England region of New South Wales, within the Tenterfield Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 4383. Positioned immediately adjacent to the Queensland border, it shares a twin-town relationship with Wallangarra on the opposite side of the state line. The surrounding geography is characterised by the rugged tablelands terrain typical of the Great Dividing Range, featuring native bushland and granite outcrops. Due to its small permanent population, demographic data for Jennings is generally grouped within the broader Tenterfield LGA statistical region.
Local life in Jennings is quiet and community-oriented, relying heavily on the infrastructure and services available in neighbouring Wallangarra and the broader Tenterfield shire. Amenities within the immediate locality are sparse, consisting primarily of rural residential properties and local roads connecting to the New England Highway. Residents depend on nearby service centres for education, healthcare, and retail shopping. The local economy is largely tied to primary industries, including agriculture and forestry, alongside regional tourism centred on the natural attractions of the border region.
Historically, Jennings developed in the late 19th century as a direct result of the expansion of the Main Northern railway line, which connected New South Wales and Queensland. Originally known as Wallangarra South, the settlement was renamed to honour Sir Patrick Jennings, a former Premier of New South Wales. The locality holds historical significance as a former border checkpoint and customs post during the era before the federation of Australian colonies, when interstate tariffs were enforced between New South Wales and Queensland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 168 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.