Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
37 recorded in this period, compared with 28 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)
Kingswood is a rural locality situated within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2340. Located in the northern tablelands and slopes region, the area is characterized by an undulating landscape primarily dedicated to agriculture, livestock grazing, and dispersed rural-residential holdings. Due to its rural nature and small population size, specific demographic data for Kingswood is generally subsumed within the broader statistics of the Tamworth region.
The locality operates primarily as an agricultural and pastoral district, relying heavily on the nearby regional hub of Tamworth for major commercial services, employment, healthcare, and educational facilities. Local amenities within Kingswood itself are minimal, consisting mainly of rural infrastructure, local roads, and farm properties. Residents commute to Tamworth and surrounding townships for retail, secondary education, and professional services.
Like much of the Tamworth Regional Council area, the history of Kingswood is rooted in the traditional custodianship of the Kamilaroi (Gamilaraay) Aboriginal people, who inhabited the region for thousands of years before European settlement. Following European exploration and the opening up of the Liverpool Plains and New England districts in the 19th century, the area was developed for pastoral leases and farming. The locality retains its historical ties to the agricultural expansion that defined the wider development of the New England and North West regions of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
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.