Loomberah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Loomberah
Loomberah is a rural locality situated in the New England region of New South Wales, within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and the 2340 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land and pastoral estates typical of the North West Slopes. Demographically, Loomberah supports a small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production, including sheep and cattle grazing, as well as broadacre cropping.
Local life in Loomberah is centered around a quiet rural lifestyle, with community activity historically anchored by local infrastructure such as the public hall. While the locality itself lacks major commercial or retail precincts, residents rely on the nearby regional hub of Tamworth—located approximately 25 kilometers to the northwest—for comprehensive commercial services, secondary education, healthcare, and employment.
European settlement in the Loomberah area dates back to the mid-19th century, following the expansion of pastoralism into the Peel River watershed. The locality retains a quiet historical character, defined by its enduring agricultural land use and heritage links to the early pastoral development of the Tamworth region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 552 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.