Tara crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tara
Tara is a rural locality situated within the Temora Shire in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales. It occupies a primarily agricultural landscape defined by undulating plains and open grasslands, which support the region’s traditional reliance on broadacre cropping and livestock farming. As a sparsely populated rural district, the area maintains a low demographic density, with residents largely integrated into the socio-economic infrastructure of the nearby town of Temora.
The locality is characterized by a quiet, agrarian lifestyle with limited local amenities, as most commercial, educational, and healthcare services are accessed in the Temora town centre. Historically, the area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the broader agricultural expansion of the Riverina region. While few structural heritage landmarks remain within the immediate vicinity, the locality reflects the heritage of Australian soldier settlement and wheat-belt development, maintaining its historical identity through long-standing family farming enterprises and traditional land use patterns.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 47 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.