Tullimbar crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
64 recorded in this period, compared with 53 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tullimbar
Tullimbar is a residential locality situated in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, falling under the administrative jurisdiction of the City of Shellharbour. It holds the postcode 2527. Located approximately 100 kilometres south of Sydney and west of Albion Park, the area is characterized by its transition from a rural landscape to a modern suburban environment. The population has experienced growth, driven by residential developments that have attracted a demographic comprising young families and professionals seeking a semi-rural setting within proximity to larger urban centres.
Local amenities are primarily focused on serving the immediate residential community, featuring modern housing estates, community parklands, and playgrounds. While the locality remains largely residential, it is supported by the nearby commercial hubs of Albion Park and Shellharbour City Centre, which provide essential services, retail facilities, and educational infrastructure. Historically, the area was defined by its agricultural roots and pastoral landscape, a heritage still evident in the surrounding countryside. Development in the 21st century has seen much of the original farmland repurposed for housing to accommodate the expansion of the greater Wollongong metropolitan area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 4 |
| Fraud | 5 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,840 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.