Namoi River crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Namoi River
The Namoi River locality is a rural area situated in northern New South Wales, primarily within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and encompassing the 2346 postcode. Geographically, the region is defined by the fertile valley surrounding the Namoi River, which originates on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range and flows westward into the Murray-Darling basin. The landscape is predominantly characterized by flat to undulating plains utilized extensively for agricultural production, complemented by a semi-arid to temperate inland climate.
Local life in the Namoi River locality is centered around primary industry, with agriculture—particularly cereal cropping, cotton cultivation, and livestock grazing—serving as the economic foundation. Due to its rural nature, the population is relatively sparse, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Manilla and Tamworth for advanced commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities. Community infrastructure within the immediate locality is minimal, typically consisting of local roads, rural properties, and basic agricultural service points.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land for Aboriginal Australian peoples, including the Gamilaraay (Kamilaroi) nation, who utilized the river and its floodplains for sustenance and cultural practices. European exploration of the river began in the early 19th century, notably by explorer Allan Cunningham in 1827, which paved the way for pastoral settlement and the establishment of agriculture in the region. The locality retains historical significance linked to the pastoral expansion of inland New South Wales and the development of regional water resource management.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 61 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.