Tabulam crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
108 recorded in this period, compared with 133 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tabulam
Tabulam is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Tenterfield Shire local government area. Positioned at the intersection of the Bruxner Highway and the Clarence Way, the town is located on the banks of the Clarence River. According to the 2021 Census, the area supports a small, dispersed population, with the local economy primarily driven by beef cattle grazing, forestry, and agriculture. The landscape is characterized by undulating hills and river flats, typical of the upper Clarence Valley.
The village serves as a small service hub for the surrounding pastoral community, offering essential amenities including a primary school, a local hotel, and a community hall. Residents largely rely on the nearby regional centers of Tenterfield or Casino for more extensive retail and professional services. The area holds significant historical and cultural importance to the Bundjalung people, as the Tabulam region remains a core part of their ancestral lands. European settlement began in the mid-19th century, with the establishment of large pastoral stations. Notable heritage sites include the Tabulam Bridge, a historic timber-truss bridge over the Clarence River that was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register for its engineering significance.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 15 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 16 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 15 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 16 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 25 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 16 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 508 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.