Moonbi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
55 recorded in this period, compared with 74 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moonbi
Moonbi is a rural locality situated in the New England region of New South Wales, within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2353. It lies approximately 20 kilometres north-north-east of Tamworth along the New England Highway, nestled at the foot of the Moonbi Range. The area is characterized by undulating agricultural land and steep, heavily timbered mountain terrain. Demographically, Moonbi functions as a quiet residential and farming community, with a population largely integrated into the broader Tamworth economic and social catchment.
Local life in Moonbi is centered around a small commercial hub along the highway, providing essential services to residents and passing travelers. Amenities within the locality include a local public school, sports grounds, and community gathering spaces. The surrounding region supports mixed farming, including livestock grazing and horticulture. Because of its close proximity to Tamworth, residents frequently travel to the regional city for major employment, retail, healthcare, and secondary education services.
The history of the Moonbi area is deeply connected to traditional Aboriginal custodianship by the Kamilaroi people, followed by European settlement in the 19th century as part of the rapid pastoral expansion into the New England district. The locality historically served as a vital transport and staging point along the route between Tamworth and northern New South Wales, particularly during the Cobb & Co coach era and the subsequent construction of the Great Northern Railway. Several historic buildings and rural homesteads remain in the district, reflecting its long agricultural and transport heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 12 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 2 |
| Trespass | 3 | 2 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 5 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,201 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.