Keepit crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Keepit
Keepit is a rural locality situated in the North West slopes region of New South Wales within the Gunnedah Shire local government area (postcode 2340). Geographically defined by undulating agricultural land and bushland, the area is best known for its proximity to Lake Keepit, a major water storage reservoir created by the damming of the Namoi River. Due to its expansive rural nature, the locality supports a sparse population primarily engaged in agriculture, livestock grazing, and regional tourism associated with the surrounding state park and water recreation areas.
Local life and amenities in Keepit center heavily around outdoor recreation and the natural environment. Lake Keepit State Park functions as a regional hub for camping, boating, fishing, and water sports, attracting visitors from across the broader Gunnedah and Tamworth districts. The locality also features the Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre, which offers structured outdoor education and sporting programs. While day-to-day commercial and municipal services are limited within the locality itself, residents rely on nearby urban centers such as Gunnedah and Tamworth for comprehensive retail, healthcare, and educational facilities.
The history of the area is closely tied to Indigenous heritage of the Kamilaroi nation, as well as European pastoral settlement in the 19th century. The region's modern identity was fundamentally shaped by the construction of Keepit Dam, which commenced in the 1930s, was delayed by World War II, and was ultimately completed in 1960. The dam transformed the local landscape and economy by providing regulated water flows for irrigation along the Namoi Valley, cementing the locality's importance to regional agriculture and water management.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 6 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 16 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.