Tibooburra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tibooburra
Tibooburra is a remote locality situated in the Unincorporated Far West region of New South Wales, located approximately 1,180 kilometers northwest of Sydney and 330 kilometers north of Broken Hill. The landscape is characterized by rugged, arid terrain, including the iconic granite tors of Sturt National Park, which surrounds the town. As of the 2021 Census, Tibooburra maintains a small, stable population typical of the Australian outback, serving as a primary administrative and service hub for the surrounding pastoral stations and travelers crossing the Corner Country.
The town functions as a vital outpost, offering essential amenities including a primary school, a health service, a police station, and fuel and lodging facilities catering to tourism and freight traffic. Historically, Tibooburra emerged in the 1880s following the discovery of alluvial gold, which led to a brief but intense mining boom. The town’s heritage remains preserved through various sites, including the historic Family Hotel—noted for its gold-rush era architecture—and local museums that document the region's pioneering past and its significance in the exploration history of inland Australia.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 95 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.