Tamworth LGA crime statistics

About Tamworth

Tamworth is a regional city and Local Government Area situated in the New England region of New South Wales, positioned on the Peel River. Geographically, it is located on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, characterized by fertile agricultural plains and rolling hills. The LGA serves as a major commercial and administrative hub for the North West Slopes region, with a population exceeding 60,000 residents. The demographic profile is predominantly composed of families and professionals, supported by a diversified economy rooted in agriculture, manufacturing, aviation, and government services.

The city is widely recognized as the "Country Music Capital of Australia" and hosts the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival, which draws significant tourism. Local amenities are comprehensive, featuring a range of educational institutions, the Tamworth Base Hospital, and extensive sporting facilities, including the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre. The regional infrastructure is bolstered by the Tamworth Regional Airport, which facilitates connectivity to major capital cities, while the city's urban layout integrates residential estates with expansive public parks and cultural precincts.

Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Kamilaroi people before European settlement began in the 1830s. The site was formally gazetted as a town in 1850 and experienced rapid growth following the discovery of gold in the surrounding region during the 1850s. A significant milestone in the region's heritage occurred in 1888 when Tamworth became the first place in the Southern Hemisphere to utilize electric street lighting, earning it the moniker "First City of Light." Today, the LGA preserves its past through various historical landmarks and museums that document its transition from a pastoral outpost to a prominent regional center.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · LGA 17310
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections