Timbumburi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 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 Timbumburi
Timbumburi is a rural locality situated in the New England region of New South Wales, falling within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and the 2340 postcode. Located southeast of the regional hub of Tamworth, the landscape is defined by undulating agricultural terrain and grazing lands typical of the Peel Valley. As a sparsely populated rural district, its demographics are primarily composed of families and individuals engaged in primary production and land management.
The area is characterised by a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle with limited commercial amenities, with residents relying on the nearby city of Tamworth for major services, education, and retail. Historically, the region was developed through pastoral expansion and small-scale farming during the 19th and early 20th centuries. While Timbumburi lacks a large centralised township, its heritage is preserved through its longstanding rural properties and the traditional agrarian character that remains central to the identity of the locality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 122 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.