Stannum crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 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 Stannum
Stannum is a small rural locality situated in the New England region of northern New South Wales, within the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area (postcode 2371). Characterized by its undulating topography and high-altitude climate, the area remains sparsely populated, with land use primarily dedicated to livestock grazing and small-scale agriculture. The locality is located approximately 15 kilometers west of Deepwater, serving as a quiet residential and pastoral community typical of the region’s expansive hinterland.
The history of Stannum is inextricably linked to the tin mining industry of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as evidenced by its name, which is derived from the Latin word for tin (*stannum*). During its peak, the area saw modest activity as a mining outpost; however, as ore deposits were exhausted, the population transitioned toward farming. Today, Stannum functions as a dispersed settlement without a centralized commercial hub, with residents relying on nearby towns like Deepwater and Tenterfield for primary amenities, education, and social services. Its heritage is largely preserved through its landscape and the remaining scattered remnants of its mining era.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 56 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.