Taminda crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
236 recorded in this period, compared with 229 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Taminda
Taminda is a prominent industrial suburb located within the city of Tamworth, New South Wales, situated in the local government area of the Tamworth Regional Council. Occupying the postcode 2340, the locality is positioned to the west of the Tamworth central business district and is primarily defined by its flat terrain and proximity to the Peel River. As an industrial-focused precinct, Taminda has a relatively small permanent residential population compared to surrounding suburbs, with its demographic profile heavily influenced by its commercial and workforce-oriented function.
The suburb serves as the primary industrial hub for the Tamworth region, hosting a wide array of businesses ranging from large-scale manufacturing and transport depots to automotive services and wholesale retail outlets. Infrastructure in Taminda is tailored to commercial needs, featuring wide road networks designed to accommodate heavy vehicles and freight movement. While it lacks significant residential amenities such as schools or parks, its strategic location provides easy access to the broader social and public services available in the adjacent Tamworth metropolitan area.
Historically, Taminda developed in tandem with Tamworth’s expansion as a major regional service centre. Its designation as an industrial zone was a deliberate urban planning response to the city’s growing need for centralized manufacturing and logistics facilities. Over the decades, the area has undergone steady development, transitioning from rural-fringe land use to a modern industrial estate that supports the regional economy. While it holds little in the way of formal heritage-listed architecture, the suburb remains a vital component of the city’s economic landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 33 | 19 |
| Other theft | 30 | 24 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 28 | 20 |
| Fraud | 27 | 23 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 17 | 16 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 12 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 13 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 9 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 10 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 19 |
| Other offences | 6 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 3 |
| Trespass | 4 | 16 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 57 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.