Tamworth crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2,052 recorded in this period, compared with 1,911 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tamworth
Tamworth is a major regional city situated in the New England region of New South Wales, serving as the primary administrative and commercial hub of the Tamworth Regional Council area. Positioned on the Peel River, the city occupies a fertile valley at the foot of the Moonbi Range. As of recent census data, the city supports a population of approximately 43,000 residents, serving as the central service point for the surrounding agricultural and pastoral districts.
The city offers a comprehensive range of urban amenities, including tertiary educational institutions, a regional hospital, and extensive sporting facilities. Renowned globally as the "Country Music Capital of Australia," Tamworth hosts the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Beyond its cultural events, the local economy is anchored by primary production, livestock processing, and a diverse service sector.
Historically, the region was inhabited by the Kamilaroi people prior to European exploration in the early 19th century. The area was settled by pastoralists in the 1830s and was officially proclaimed a town in 1850. Tamworth holds the distinction of being the first town in Australia to utilize electric street lighting, an event celebrated with the installation of its first electric lights in 1888. Today, the city retains a significant collection of heritage architecture alongside modern infrastructure, reflecting its transition from a nineteenth-century pastoral outpost to a contemporary regional center.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 815 | 783 |
| Steal from retail store | 288 | 268 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 106 | 99 |
| Malicious damage to property | 105 | 90 |
| Fraud | 85 | 94 |
| Other theft | 85 | 69 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 78 | 102 |
| Trespass | 67 | 43 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 55 | 40 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 38 | 39 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 38 | 28 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 36 | 28 |
| Sexual assault | 28 | 13 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 26 | 21 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 24 | 19 |
| Other offences | 20 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 19 | 13 |
| Other drug offences | 18 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 189 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.