Piallamore crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Piallamore
Piallamore is a semi-rural locality situated in the New England region of New South Wales, falling within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and the 2340 postcode. The landscape is primarily defined by undulating grazing land and river flats associated with the Peel River catchment. Demographically, the area is characterized by a low-density population consisting largely of families and professionals who reside on acreage properties, commuting to the nearby regional city of Tamworth for employment, education, and services.
The locality functions as a residential and agricultural buffer zone, maintaining a quiet, rural character with limited commercial infrastructure. Local life is focused on small-scale primary production, including equestrian pursuits and livestock farming. While Piallamore lacks a centralized retail hub, residents have direct access to the comprehensive amenities of Tamworth, located approximately 15 minutes to the northwest. The region is served by local arterial roads that connect the community to the broader regional transport network.
Historically, the area was settled during the mid-19th century as part of the broader expansion of pastoral interests in the Peel Valley. Much of Piallamore's heritage is tied to the development of early land grants and agricultural homesteads that utilized the fertile river plains. Over time, the locality has transitioned from large-scale pastoral estates to a mix of lifestyle blocks and hobby farms, though it retains vestiges of its agricultural roots through its historic property names and traditional land-use patterns.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 276 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.