Nemingha crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
69 recorded in this period, compared with 81 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Nemingha
Nemingha 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 2340. Positioned a short distance east of the regional hub of Tamworth, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land and proximity to the Peel River. Demographically, it functions as a semi-rural residential and farming community, sharing close socioeconomic ties with nearby Tamworth while maintaining a distinct country village atmosphere.
Local life in Nemingha is centered around rural living, with land use primarily dedicated to agriculture, lifestyle properties, and local commerce. The locality is served by essential infrastructure, including the Nemingha Public School, which caters to the educational needs of local children. For broader retail, healthcare, and employment services, residents rely on the nearby commercial center of Tamworth.
European settlement in the Nemingha area dates back to the 19th century, developing alongside the broader expansion of the Peel River Land and Mineral Company holdings and the establishment of New South Wales' pastoral industries. The locality preserves a quiet historical character, reflected in its heritage buildings, rural homesteads, and long-standing agricultural traditions that continue to shape the regional identity of the Tamworth hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 9 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 7 |
| Trespass | 6 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 705 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.