Tenambit crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
242 recorded in this period, compared with 180 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tenambit
Tenambit is a residential suburb located in the City of Maitland, New South Wales, within the 2323 postcode. Situated approximately 4 kilometers northeast of the Maitland central business district, the locality is characterized by low-density housing and occupies a position along the Hunter River floodplain. As of the 2021 Census, Tenambit maintains a population of approximately 2,800 residents, comprising a mix of families and established households that contribute to the suburb's suburban demographic profile.
The suburb functions primarily as a dormitory locality, supported by local amenities including the Tenambit Shopping Village, which provides essential retail services for the immediate community. Education and recreation are centered around Tenambit Public School and several local parks, such as Whitmore Park, which offer green space for residents. The area is well-integrated into the broader Maitland region, with residents relying on the nearby commercial and administrative hubs of East Maitland and Maitland for secondary services, specialized retail, and transport connectivity.
Historically, the development of Tenambit is tied to the expansion of the Maitland district during the 19th and early 20th centuries, transitioning from agricultural and pastoral land into a residential extension of East Maitland. While the suburb largely features modern residential infrastructure, the surrounding region retains cultural significance linked to early European settlement along the Hunter River. Today, Tenambit remains a quiet residential suburb that reflects the gradual suburbanization of the Lower Hunter Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 38 | 22 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 26 | 20 |
| Malicious damage to property | 21 | 16 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 18 | 25 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 18 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 16 | 7 |
| Breach bail conditions | 15 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 15 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 12 |
| Fraud | 9 | 7 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 7 |
| Arson | 6 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 3 |
| Other offences | 4 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 3 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,088 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.