Retreat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Retreat
Retreat is a rural locality situated within the Tamworth Regional Council area in New South Wales, holding the postcode 2355. Positioned in the New England region, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land and grazing properties typical of the pastoral landscape surrounding Tamworth. As a sparsely populated rural community, Retreat does not maintain a distinct urban center, and its demographic profile is defined by a low-density population engaged primarily in primary production and large-scale farming operations.
The locality functions as an extension of the broader agricultural hinterland of the Tamworth region, relying on the city of Tamworth for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. Local life is centered on private landholding and community participation in regional events. Historically, the area reflects the broader development of the New England tablelands, where land use transitioned from early European pastoral expansion to structured grazing and cropping. While specific local heritage sites are limited in public record, the landscape remains representative of the long-standing agricultural settlement patterns that have shaped the economic history of northern New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 45 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.