Tinonee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
52 recorded in this period, compared with 30 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tinonee
Tinonee is a rural locality (postcode 2430) situated on the banks of the Manning River in the Mid-Coast Council region of New South Wales, approximately 10 kilometers west of Taree. Serving primarily as a residential and semi-rural community, it is characterized by its proximity to the river and undulating hinterland. The population consists largely of families and retirees who favor the area for its village-style atmosphere while maintaining accessibility to the larger commercial and administrative hub of Taree.
The village features modest local amenities, including a primary school, a community hall, and a recreation reserve that facilitates local sports and gatherings. Historically, Tinonee holds significance as one of the earlier settled areas in the Manning Valley; it was gazetted as a village in 1854 and served as the administrative center for the region during the mid-19th century. Remnants of its past are preserved in several heritage-listed buildings and local landmarks, which reflect the village’s origins as a river-based port and timber-milling settlement before the regional focus shifted toward Taree.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,202 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.