Moore Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
64 recorded in this period, compared with 63 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moore Creek
Moore Creek is a semi-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 topography, agricultural land, and the namesake waterway, serving as a transitional buffer between the urban fringe of Tamworth and the surrounding Great Dividing Range foothills. Demographically, the population largely comprises families and retirees seeking acreage living and rural lifestyles while maintaining close proximity to regional services.
Local life in Moore Creek is quiet and primarily residential-agricultural, with property types ranging from lifestyle blocks and small hobby farms to traditional grazing land. While the locality itself is largely devoid of commercial hubs, residents rely heavily on nearby Tamworth—located just a short drive to the south—for major retail, healthcare, secondary education, and employment. The area's amenities are generally community-oriented, supported by local road networks that facilitate easy access to regional infrastructure.
Historically, the broader region is part of the traditional lands of the Kamilaroi (Gomeroi) Aboriginal people. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area developed primarily around pastoralism, sheep grazing, and agriculture, mirroring the broader historical trajectory of the Tamworth hinterland. While Moore Creek retains few major historical commercial sites, its landscape reflects generations of agricultural use and rural subdivision.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 13 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Fraud | 4 | 7 |
| Arson | 3 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,868 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.