Taradale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Taradale
Taradale is a small rural locality situated within the Snowy Valleys Council area in New South Wales, sharing the postcode 2653 with the nearby town of Tumbarumba. Geographically, the area is defined by the undulating foothills of the Snowy Mountains, characterized by temperate climate conditions and a landscape primarily utilized for agriculture, forestry, and grazing. Due to its sparse population, the locality functions as an extension of the broader Tumbarumba district, with residents relying on the regional service center for essential infrastructure and administrative needs.
The history of Taradale is deeply intertwined with the development of the Snowy Valleys region, particularly the mid-19th-century expansion driven by gold mining and the subsequent transition to agricultural industries. As a rural settlement, it retains a heritage centered on pastoral land use and early colonial land grants. Today, life in Taradale is quiet and decentralized, reflecting the community-focused atmosphere of the Southern Tablelands. The area remains a functional part of the regional economy, supported by the timber industry and primary production, typical of the broader Snowy Valleys administrative landscape.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 33 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.