North Tamworth crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
432 recorded in this period, compared with 379 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Tamworth
North Tamworth is a primarily residential and commercial suburb located in the New England region of New South Wales, within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2340. Situated just north of the Tamworth central business district, the locality features a mix of suburban housing, elevated residential pockets offering views over the Peel River valley, and commercial zones primarily servicing the northern approaches to the city.
The suburb functions as a major health and educational hub for the wider region. It is home to the Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, a key healthcare facility providing comprehensive medical services to North-Western New South Wales. Local amenities include neighbourhood shopping strips, sporting facilities such as parks and ovals, and several nearby schools that cater to the broader Tamworth community.
Historically, North Tamworth developed alongside the expansion of Tamworth as a major regional centre underpinned by agriculture, railway infrastructure, and pastoral settlement. While much of the suburb's built environment reflects post-war and late-20th-century suburban expansion, it remains closely tied to the broader heritage of Tamworth, which is widely recognized as Australia's Country Music Capital and an important historical crossroads of the northern tablelands.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 47 | 27 |
| Malicious damage to property | 43 | 34 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 41 | 42 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 37 | 26 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 36 | 34 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 32 | 20 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 29 | 23 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 26 | 15 |
| Steal from retail store | 21 | 26 |
| Breach bail conditions | 15 | 20 |
| Trespass | 15 | 13 |
| Fraud | 13 | 9 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 7 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 10 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 9 |
| Other theft | 9 | 17 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,273 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.